Ash and Bone

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Ash and Bone
Directed by Harley Wallen
Written byBret Miller
Produced by
  • Harley Wallen
  • Nancy Oeswein
Starring
CinematographyAlex Gasparetto
Edited byAlex Gasparetto
Music by Simone Cilio
Production
companies
  • Painted Creek Productions
  • Cama Productions
  • Auburn Moon Productions
Distributed byDeskpop Entertainment
Release date
  • October 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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Plot

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]

Cast

Production

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]

Release

The film was released on digital and VOD platforms on October 4, 2022, with a limited theatrical release beginning October 14, 2022. [9]

Reception

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]

Sequel

A sequel, Ash and Bone - Part II, was announced and entered pre-production in 2023. [12]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2021 Fright Night Film Fest Best Feature Film (Slasher)Ash and BoneNominated [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Trailer: ASH AND BONE Looks Like Good Old Fashioned Backwoods Torture-Porn". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  2. 1 2 "'Halloween' Star Scout Taylor-Compton To Lead Feature Thriller 'Ash & Bone'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Ash and Bone: Jamie Bernadette horror film to get theatrical release from Deskpop". joblo.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  4. ↑ "Jamie Bernadette Replaces Scout Taylor-Compton in 'Ash and Bone'". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  5. ↑ "New Poster for Harley Wallen's "Ash and Bone" Starring Jamie Bernadette and Mel Novak". promotehorror.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  6. 1 2 "Review: Harley Wallen's Ash And Bone". horrorsociety.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  7. ↑ "ASH AND BONE Harley Wallen! reviews". moviesandmania.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  8. ↑ "Jamie Bernadette Steps In For Scout Taylor-Crompton In 'Ash And Bone'". horrorfuel.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  9. ↑ "First Look At Colm Feore Western 'Six Days To Die'; Acquisitions By Bungalow, Freestyle, Gravitas & Deskpop; 'Arctic Void' Trailer; More – Film Briefs". deadline.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  10. ↑ "Ash and Bone". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  11. ↑ "Ash And Bone". filmthreat.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  12. ↑ "Ash and Bone 2 in the Works with Original Cast". movieweb.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  13. ↑ "Fright Night Film Festival, US". imdb.com. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
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