Squealer (2023 film)

"The Pig Farmer" redirects here. For other uses, see Pig Farmer (disambiguation).
Squealer
Film poster
Directed byAndy Armstrong
Written byAndy Armstrong
Danielle Burgio
Produced byJason Armstrong
Stephen Morgenstern
Cameron Goodrich
Rob Goodrich
StarringWes Chatham
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Katherine Moennig
Graham Greene
Theo Rossi
Tyrese Gibson
CinematographyKevin Ward
Dean Mitchell
Edited byJamieson Tabb
Music byJulien Knafo
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release date
  • November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)[1]
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

Premise

Young women are disappearing in a small town. A social worker and a police officer follow clues to a swine farm.[1][3][4]

Cast

Production

In 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Beth McAndrews, Mary (October 23, 2023). "'Squealer': Get An Exclusive Look At The Disturbing Serial Killer Film". Dread Central. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Yossman, K.J. (May 17, 2022). "Andy Armstrong's Serial Killer Movie 'Squealer' Launches Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Squealer". The Film Catalogue. Independent Film & Television Alliance. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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