A Nostalgic Throwback to 90s Slashers
The slasher genre gets a fresh and exciting twist with the upcoming film, #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead. Directed by Marcus Dunstan, known for his work on the Saw franchise, this horror-comedy promises to deliver a thrilling and gory experience reminiscent of 90s slasher films. With its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, the anticipation for its release is palpable.
In #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead, a group of close college friends rents an Airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year, Karmapalooza. What starts as a weekend of partying quickly takes a dark turn as the friends are murdered one by one. Each death is intricately linked to one of the seven deadly sins, adding a unique twist to the classic slasher formula.
The official Red Band trailer, released today, teases a splatter-filled and darkly humorous film. It showcases the fun and chaos of the festival weekend, only to shift dramatically as the masked killer begins their deadly spree. The trailer highlights creative death scenarios, from characters vomiting blood to explosive, gut-wrenching scenes, ensuring that horror fans will get their fill of gore and shocks.
Behind the Scenes
The film was initially set to be directed by Kevin Greutert, known for Saw VI, but he passed the reins to Marcus Dunstan due to commitments with Saw X. Dunstan, who co-wrote several Saw films and directed The Collector series, brings his expertise in creating elaborate and gruesome death scenes to #AMFAD.
The screenplay, written by Josh Sims and Jessica Sarah Flaum, blends horror with dark humor, making for an entertaining yet terrifying viewing experience. The film stars Jade Pettyjohn, JoJo Siwa, Jennifer Ens, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Michaella Russell, Julian Haig, Justin Derickson, Cardi Wong, and Jack Doupe-Smith.
A Fresh Take on the Final Girl Trope
In a promotional interview with ScreenRant, director Marcus Dunstan discussed the film’s approach to the “final girl” trope. He emphasized that each character in the movie has a secret, and they aimed to make the traditional final girl aesthetic something new and unexpected. This fresh approach promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, guessing who will survive the killer’s rampage.
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead is set for release on August 2. It will be available in select theaters, on digital platforms, and on-demand, making it accessible to a wide audience eager for a thrilling slasher experience.
With its nostalgic nod to 90s slasher films, creative death scenes, and dark humor, #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead is set to be a standout horror film of the year. Directed by Marcus Dunstan and featuring a talented cast, the film promises to deliver a terrifyingly fun experience that horror fans won’t want to miss.
Watch the official RED BAND TRAILER below.
