Alex/October

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Alex/October
Directed byJosh Hope
Written byJosh Hope
Produced byLisa Freberg
Starring Brad Hunt
Tara Shayne
Ethan Cutkosky
Production
company
One Good Man Productions
Distributed byDeskPop Entertainment
Release date
  • September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Alex/October is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by Josh Hope and starring Brad Hunt, Tara Shayne and Ethan Cutkosky.

Contents

Cast

Production

In November 2019, it was announced that Cutkosky was cast in the film. [1]

Release

In August 2022, it was announced that DeskPop Entertainment secured worldwide rights to the film, which was released in select theaters and on VOD and digital on September 30, 2022. [2]

Reception

Alan Ng of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10. [3]

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References

  1. N'Duka, Amanda (November 27, 2019). "Kirstie Alley To Star In 'A Family Affair'; Ethan Cutkosky Joins 'Alex/October'; Jay Huguley Cast In 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. Grobar, Matt (August 19, 2022). "'Sisters', 'Soul Mates' Castings; Vision Films Hire; Vertical, Random Media, Buffalo 8, Freestyle, DeskPop, Homestead, Indican Acquisitions; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. Ng, Alan (August 31, 2021). "Alex/October". Film Threat. Retrieved August 7, 2023.