While pursuing a degree in theatre arts at San Diego State University,[1][2][3] Butler directed a production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.
[6] He was also cast in Return to the Forbidden Planet at New Village Arts[7] and played KJ in Ion Theatre's production of Annie Baker's The Aliens.
[13] Following the premiere, Butler mentioned he was inspired by the works of John Carpenter and Samuel Beckett.
[14] The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment in 2022[15][16] and is listed as one of the 100 Best Zombie Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer.
[22][23] Justin Burquist helped produce the film, which features Michael Madsen, Ryan Bollman, Derrick Acosta, and Kimberly Weinberger.