Slayers (film)
Slayers is a 2022 American comedy horror film, written, produced and directed by K. Asher Levin. It stars Thomas Jane, Kara Hayward, Jack Donnelly, Lydia Hearst, Malin Akerman, and Abigail Breslin. The film was released in theaters and digitally on October 21, 2022, by The Avenue Entertainment.[1]
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Directed by | K. Asher Levin |
Written by | K. Asher Levin |
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Cinematography | Owen Levelle |
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Distributed by | The Avenue Entertainment |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
A group of online superstar influencers are invited to a reclusive billionaire's mansion only to find themselves trapped in the lair of an evil vampire. Their only way out is to be saved by a famous online gamer and an old school vampire hunter.
Cast
- Thomas Jane as Elliot Jones[1]
- Kara Hayward as Flynn[1]
- Jack Donnelly as Jack Chambers
- Lydia Hearst as Liz Andrews
- Ash T as David Dean[2]
- Malin Akerman as Beverly Rektor[1]
- Abigail Breslin as Jules[1]
Production
In June 2020, it was announced that Kara Hayward, Lydia Hearst, and Jack Donnelly had joined the cast of the horror film With Teeth, with K. Asher Levin directing from a screenplay he wrote, and serving as a producer, with Malin Akerman set to executive produce and eyeing a key role.[3] In September 2020, the film was retitled Slayers, and Abigail Breslin, Åkerman, and Thomas Jane joined the cast, with Breslin serving as a producer and Jane as an executive producer.[4]
Principal photography began in November 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[5]
References
- Squires, John (August 26, 2022). "'Slayers' – Thomas Jane Hunts Vampires in First Images and Poster Art [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- Jones, Tamera (August 30, 2022). "Thomas Jane Kills It in 'Slayers' Red Band Trailer". Collider. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- N'Duka, Amanda (June 15, 2020). "Malin Akerman To Executive Produce Horror Film 'With Teeth' Starring Lydia Hearst, Kara Hayward & Jack Donnelly – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- Wiseman, Andreas (September 30, 2020). "Abigail Breslin, Thomas Jane & Malin Akerman Join Comedy Horror Pic 'Slayers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- "'Slayers' Starring Abigail Breslin Casting Call for Speaking Roles (Pay is $670/Day)". Project Casting. October 18, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.