Bloodline Killer

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Bloodline Killer
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnte Novakovic
Written by Anthony and James Gaudioso
Produced by
  • James Gaudioso
  • Anthony Gaudioso
  • Ante Novakovic
  • DJ Dodd
  • Shawnee Smith
  • Rob Simmons
Starring
CinematographyJohn Schmidt
Edited byPete Talamo
Music by
Production
companies
  • Gaudioso Twins Films
  • Twelve 83 Entertainment
  • Jars Media Group
  • Novakovic Brothers Productions
Distributed by Vertical Entertainment
Release date
  • April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)
Running time
105 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bloodline Killer is a 2024 American horror thriller film directed by Ante Novakovic and written by Anthony and James Gaudioso. It stars Bruce Dern, Tyrese Gibson, Shawnee Smith and Taryn Manning.

Contents

Filming took place in December 2022 in Connecticut. It was released on April 26, 2024.

Premise

Moira Cole's life was shattered by the slaying of her loved ones by her unhinged and fixated cousin, Lee Morris. She now lives a simple and quiet suburban life with her two grown sons who were also scarred by the tragedy. They are brutally reminded of the murders every October by the successful horror film series based on them. [2]

Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was reported that Ante Novakovic signed on to direct the then titled film, The Skulleton, that was written by twins Anthony and James Gaudioso, who also produce and star in the film. Bruce Dern, Tyrese Gibson, Shawnee Smith and Taryn Manning were cast in lead roles. [2]

Principal photography began in early December 2022 in West Hartford, Connecticut for two days. [3] The city serves as the fictional Deep Ridge Falls for the film. [4] Filming moved a few months later to Los Angeles to shoot interior scenes with Dern, Manning, and Smith, before moving back to Connecticut in July 2023 to conclude filming. [5]

Release

Bloodline Killer was released in select theaters and VOD by Vertical Entertainment on April 26, 2024. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bloodline Killer (15)". BBFC . April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Wiseman, Andreas (December 15, 2022). "Bruce Dern, Tyrese Gibson, Shawnee Smith & Taryn Manning Lead Horror The Skulleton". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ↑ Dunne, Susan (December 6, 2022). "Action horror thriller The Skulleton being filmed in West Hartford, produced by Hall High grad". Hartford Courant . Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ Newton, Ronni (December 5, 2022). "West Hartford Native Producing Thriller/Horror Feature Film in Town". West Hartford News . Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ Votaw, Emily (April 24, 2024). "Drew Moerlein on Bloodline Killer, being Captain America". WOUB-FM . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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