| Ash and Bone | |
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| Directed by | Harley Wallen |
| Written by | Bret Miller |
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| Cinematography | Alex Gasparetto |
| Edited by | Alex Gasparetto |
| Music by | Simone Cilio |
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| Distributed by | Deskpop Entertainment |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ash and Bone is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Harley Wallen. [1] [2] [3] It stars Jamie Bernadette, Angelina Danielle Cama, Kaiti Wallen, Mel Novak, and Harley Wallen. [4] [5]
Rebellious teenager Cassie Vanderbilt is brought by her father Lucas and stepmother Sarah to a remote Michigan lake town. She learns of deranged siblings Clete and May McKinley, rumored to murder young women from their isolated farmhouse. [6]
After Cassie and two locals break in and uncover evidence of killings, the McKinleys target the family, escalating the trip into a violent struggle for survival. [7]
The film was directed and co-produced by Harley Wallen. Principal photography took place in rural Michigan, using local locations including a real abandoned farmhouse. [2]
Jamie Bernadette replaced Scout Taylor-Compton in the role of Anna after Taylor-Compton was initially cast in May 2019. [8]
The film was released on digital and VOD platforms on October 4, 2022, with a limited theatrical release beginning October 14, 2022. [9]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews. [10] Bobby LePire of Film Threat gave it a 8.5 out of 10. [11] Michael DeFellipo of Horror Society rated it 8/10. [6]
A sequel, Ash and Bone - Part II, was announced and entered pre-production in 2023. [12]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Fright Night Film Fest | Best Feature Film (Slasher) | Ash and Bone | Nominated | [13] |