Bloodline Killer is a 2024 American slasher film directed by Ante Novakovic and written by Anthony and James Gaudioso. It stars Bruce Dern, Tyrese Gibson, Shawnee Smith and Taryn Manning.
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| Directed by | Ante Novakovic |
| Written by | The Gaudioso Twins |
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| Cinematography | John Schmidt |
| Edited by | Pete Talamo |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $231,909[2] |
Filming took place in December 2022 in Connecticut. It was released on April 26, 2024.
Premise
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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.[3]
Cast
edit- Shawnee Smith as Moira Cole
- Taryn Manning as Sam Marrin
- Drew Moerlein as Michael Cole
- James Gaudioso as Connor Cole
- Montanna Gillis as Lisa
- Kresh Novakovic as Detective Fink
- Adam Shippey and Damian Maffei as Skulleton
- Anthony Gaudioso as Trusten James, a detective
- Bruce Dern as Dr. Lucien
- Tyrese Gibson as Detective Cyphers
- Sal Rendino as Dillon Cole
- Daniel Cosgrove as Sidney Stone, a lieutenant
- Jennifer King as Cindi Hogan, an officer
- David Gere as Lester
Production
editIn 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.[3]
Principal photography began in early December 2022 in West Hartford, Connecticut for two days.[4] The city serves as the fictional Deep Ridge Falls for the film.[5] 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.[6]
Release
editBloodline Killer was released in select theaters and on VOD by Vertical Entertainment on April 26, 2024.[7] It was released as a Tubi original on June 28, 2024.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Bloodline Killer (15)". BBFC. April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Bloodline Killer (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Votaw, Emily (April 24, 2024). "Drew Moerlein on Bloodline Killer, being Captain America". WOUB-FM. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (March 26, 2024). "Bloodline Killer Exclusive Trailer – Shawnee Smith Stars in Halloween Slasher Movie Releasing in April". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (June 25, 2024). "Shawnee Smith Horror Movie Bloodline Killer Becomes a Tubi Original This Month [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
