Dahmer vs. Gacy

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Dahmer vs. Gacy
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Promotional release poster
Directed byFord Austin
Screenplay byAndrew J. Rausch
Story byChris Watson
Produced byChris Watson
Starring
CinematographyOrestes Gonzales
Edited bySteve Anderson
Music byJeff Doiron
Distributed byAngry Baby Monkey Pictures
Release date
  • April 24, 2010 (2010-04-24)(Bare Bones)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dahmer vs. Gacy is a 2010 American comedy horror film directed by Ford Austin and written by Andrew J. Rausch. [1] The film won the Audience Award at the 2010 Bare Bones International Film Festival.

Contents

Plot

A secret government lab run by Dr. Stravinsky has been trying to create the ultimate killer using the DNA of infamous serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy. However, the two escape, and go on a killing spree across the United States. Trying to stop the maniacs is Ringo, a hick warrior being trained by God and armed with a shotgun and a bottle of whiskey; along with his own demons, Ringo faces an army of Japanese ninjas and a super serial killer.

Cast

Production

Filming

Parts of the film were shot in Toluca Lake, Echo Park and Hollywood, Los Angeles.[ citation needed ]

Soundtrack

  1. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Roll Me"
  2. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Can't Wait"
  3. The Seventh Triangle — "Dead End Job"
  4. Enuff Z'Nuff — "You & I"
  5. Jason Peri — "Honey Bee"
  6. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Everything Works If You Let It"
  7. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Rock 'n World"
  8. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Z'overture"
  9. Enuff Z'Nuff — "Wheels"

Reception

Tony Vilgotsky of Darker rated the movie highly, adding that the plot should not be taken seriously. [10]

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