Jackals is a 1980s stylized horror-thriller directed by Kevin Greutert, and produced by Tommy Alastra. [1] The film is written by Jared Rivet. [2]
| Jackals | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Greutert |
| Screenplay by | Jared Rivet |
| Produced by | Tommy Alastra |
| Starring | Stephen Dorff, Deborah Kara Unger, Johnathon Schaech |
| Cinematography | Andrew Russo |
| Edited by | John Coniglio and Kevin Greutert |
| Music by | Anton Sanko |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editJackals is set in the 1980s, and stars Stephen Dorff as a cult deprogrammer who has been hired by a family to retrieve their estranged teenage son from a murderous cult. Whilst deprogramming the boy, they find themselves under siege by the cultists who demand the boy be returned to them. [3]
Cast
edit- Deborah Kara Unger as Kathy Powell
- Johnathon Schaech as Andrew Powell
- Stephen Dorff as Jimmy Levine
- Nick Roux as Campbell Powell
- Alyssa Julya Smith as Fox Girl
- Chelsea Ricketts as Samantha
- Ben Sullivan as Justin Powell
- Jason Scott Jenkins as Lead Cultist
- Alex Kingi as Mateo
- Cassie Hernandez as Luisa
- Alex Castillo as Eloy
- Carol Abney as Mariana [4]
Release and Distribution
editJackals was screened at Cannes Film Festival, introduced by Highland Film Group, where Shout! Factory purchased the rights to distribute the film throughout North America. [5][6] The film has made multiple appearances at horror film festivals, including Fright Fest at Leicester Square in London, and the upcoming Popcorn Frights Film Festival in Miami, Florida. [7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Stephen Dorff Joins Cult Thriller 'Jackals'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Stephen Dorff Fighting Off 'Jackals' in '80s-set Cult Thriller - Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ Busch, Anita (2017-01-04). "Elijah Rodriguez Joins 'Soldado'; Tommy Alastra Prods' 'Jackals' Wraps; XLrator Catches 'Drifter' – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "That's a Wrap on Jackals! - Dread Central". Dread Central. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Highland boards 'Jackals' with Stephen Dorff, Kara Unger". Screen. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Shout! Factory Nabs '80s-set Cult Thriller 'Jackals' - Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "SACRIFICES MUST BE MADE... Horror Channel FrightFest 2017 reveals guest-list, kick-ass trailer and JACKALS joins the Pack | The Fan Carpet". thefancarpet.com. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ Hughes, Kat (2017-07-28). "Frightfest Guest Line-up and Surprise Film Announced". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Your worst nightmare? This horror film festival's full lineup". Miami.com. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2017-08-25.