Dread has released the trailer for an upcoming rape revenge thriller titled Bystanderswhich had a very successful film festival.
The film won awards at the Nightmares Film Festival and the HorrorHound Film Festival. It was nominated for 11 awards by HorrorHound, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Performance (Garrett Murphy), best cinematography, best editing and jury’s choice.
In the film, “Clare and Gray are your typical loving millennial couple navigating a tired world. Abby is a sweet and awkward teenager.
“When Abby attends a party thrown by her crush, a rich boy named Cody, the party spirals out of control when Cody and the boys decide to drug, rape and stalk several of the girls in attendance.
“When Abby’s path crosses with that of Gray and Clare, the two form an unlikely alliance during a night of chaos and bloodshed as the trio fights for their lives against the thrills of boarding school.”
Mary Beth McAndrews made her directorial debut with the film and said in a statement: “Bystanders has been incredibly close to my heart since I first read Jamie Alvey’s script.
“As a survivor of sexual assault, being able to tell this story in all its gory glory was incredibly cathartic and liberating. A movie like Bystanders It’s more important now than ever and I’m thrilled that Dread is helping us share it with the world.”
CEO of Epic Pictures Group Patrick Ewald said in a statement: “Mary Beth McAndrews is a visionary in the world of horror, and ‘Bystanders’ is a testament to her creativity and fearless storytelling.
“This film is not just a chilling experience; is a reflection of Mary Beth’s unique perspective and passion for pushing the boundaries of genre.”
The film stars Brandi Botkin, Bob Wilcox, Garrett Murphy, Jamie Alvey, Chaney Morrow and Hannah Fierman. Alvey also wrote the film.
The film will be available on VOD on January 21st via Dread.
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by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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