Squealer is a 2023 American horror thriller film, co-written, produced, and directed by Andy Armstrong. It stars Wes Chatham, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Katherine Moennig, Graham Greene, Theo Rossi, and Tyrese Gibson. It was released on November 3, 2023. Barry Hertz of The Globe and Mail wrote that the film "appears to be inspired by the crimes of Canadian murderer Robert Pickton."[2]
| Squealer | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Andy Armstrong |
| Written by | Andy Armstrong Danielle Burgio |
| Produced by | Jason Armstrong Stephen Morgenstern Cameron Goodrich Rob Goodrich |
| Starring | Wes Chatham Ronnie Gene Blevins Katherine Moennig Graham Greene Theo Rossi Tyrese Gibson |
| Cinematography | Kevin Ward Dean Mitchell |
| Edited by | Jamieson Tabb |
| Music by | Julien Knafo |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editYoung women are disappearing in a small town. A social worker and a police officer follow clues to a swine farm.[1][3][4]
Cast
edit- Wes Chatham as Jack
- Ronnie Gene Blevins as Theodore ("Squealer")
- Katherine Moennig as Earline
- Graham Greene as Joe
- Theo Rossi as Danny D.
- Tyrese Gibson as Officer Paul
Production
editIn May 2022, it was announced Andy Armstrong would make his directorial debut with Squealer from a screenplay co-written by Armstrong and Danielle Burgio.[5] Prior to release, the film used the working title The Pig Farmer.[2][6]
References
edit- ^ a b Mack, Andrew (October 10, 2023). "SQUEALER Trailer: Horror Flick Inspired by Real Life Events Coming November 3rd". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Hertz, Barry (February 16, 2023). "Movie starring Tyrese Gibson appears to be inspired by Canadian murderer Robert Pickton". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
An American film titled The Pig Farmer, whose promotional art invites audiences to 'meet history's worst serial killer,' appears to be inspired by the crimes of Canadian murderer Robert Pickton.
- ^ Beth McAndrews, Mary (October 23, 2023). "'Squealer': Get An Exclusive Look At The Disturbing Serial Killer Film". Dread Central. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (October 10, 2023). "'Squealer' Red Band Trailer – Tyrese Gibson Stars in Rated 'R' Serial Killer Movie from Lionsgate". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (May 17, 2022). "Andy Armstrong's Serial Killer Movie 'Squealer' Launches Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Squealer". The Film Catalogue. Independent Film & Television Alliance. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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