Stream (film)
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| Directed by | Michael Leavy |
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| Cinematography | Steven Della Salla |
| Edited by | Michael Leavy |
| Music by | Paul Wiley |
Production company | Fuzz on the Lens Productions[1] |
| Distributed by | Iconic Events |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Stream is a 2024 American slasher horror film co-produced, co-written and directed by Michael Leavy. It stars Charles Edwin Powell, Danielle Harris, Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, Tim Reid, Mark Holton, Felissa Rose, Tony Todd, Daniel Roebuck, Dave Sheridan, Terry Alexander, Damian Maffei, Bill Moseley and David Howard Thornton.[2][3][4][5][6] Several producers and crew members for Stream, including director Leavy, were previously involved with the productions of the 2016 film Terrifier and its sequel Terrifier 2, as well as upcoming Terrifier 3.[3][5][7]
Stream was financed in part by a crowdfunding campaign on the website Indiegogo. They raised over $180,000 from the support of horror fans around the world, using the hashtag #JoinTheStream to spread the word.[2][8] The film was released theatrically on August 21, 2024.
Premise
[edit]Roy Keenan has been making his work a priority rather than his family. He, his wife Elaine and their children go to a remote hotel for a weekend attempting to have a vacation like one they remember. Four killers disturb their stay and Roy must act to protect his family.
Cast
[edit]- Jeffrey Combs[2][3][6] as Mr. Lockwood[1]
- Charles Edwin Powell[2][6] as Roy Keenan[1]
- Tim Reid[1][6] as Dave Burham[2][3]
- Dee Wallace[2][3][6] as Linda Spring[1]
- Wesley Holloway[2][6] as Kevin[1]
- Sydney Malakeh[1][6] as Taylor[2]
- Jason Leavy as Player 1
- David Howard Thornton[2][3][6] as Player 2[1]
- Liana Pirraglia as Player 3
- Mark Haynes as Player 4
- Daniel Roebuck[1][6] as Howard[2][3]
- Mark Holton[1][6] as Oswald Hanson[2][3]
- Felissa Rose[1][6] as Donna[2][3]
- Danielle Harris[2][3][6] as Elaine Keenan[1]
- Tony Todd[1][2][3][6]
- Dave Sheridan[1][6] as Mark[2][3]
- Terry Alexander[1][6] as Detective Hart[2][3]
- Bob Adrian[1][6] as John[2]
- Michael Leavy[1][6] as Brad[2]
- Jadon Cal[1] as Theo[2]
- Bill Moseley[9]
- Tim Curry[10]
Production
[edit]Several producers and crew members for Stream were previously involved with the productions of the 2016 slasher film Terrifier and its sequel Terrifier 2.[2][3] These include Stream director Michael Leavy, who appears in an acting role in Terrifier and serves as a producer and assistant director for Terrifier 2; David Howard Thornton, who played Art the Clown in the Terrifier films; Damien Leone, director of Terrifier and Terrifier 2, who served as the head of the special makeup effects department and a producer for Stream; Jason Leavy and Steven Della Salla, who played cops in the original Terrifier and Co-Producers on Terrifier 2.[2][3][5] According to director Leavy, "We went right into production after completing Terrifier 2, with pretty much the same crew [...]".[2]
In September 2021, director Michael Leavy stated that "over 90% of the movie is already shot and in the can. It's currently in post-production, but due to the [COVID-19] pandemic there were a lot of unforeseen expenses we didn't initially plan for in order to keep everyone safe and work efficiently." Leavy went on to say that he and his team “felt that this was the perfect opportunity to offer fellow horror fans a chance to come on board with them to help create something fresh and new for the horror genre” [2] As a result, the filmmakers launched a crowdfunding campaign on the website Indiegogo to help finance the remainder of the film.[2]
Tim Curry's involvement in the film was revealed on August 21, 2024, to coincide with the film's release; Stream marks the actor's return to feature films after suffering a stroke in 2012.[10]
Release
[edit]In October 2023, a teaser trailer for Stream was released that included 2024 as the set release year for the film.[11][12] In April 2024, it was announced that Stream would be released theatrically on August 21, 2024.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Millican, Josh (September 3, 2021). "Gallery: New Vacation Horror 'Stream' Coming Soon From the Producers of 'Terrifier 2'". Dread Central. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Squires, John (September 10, 2021). "From the Team Behind 'Terrifier 2' Comes Horror Movie 'Stream' Starring Danielle Harris and Jeffrey Combs!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Gingold, Michael (September 14, 2021). "Exclusive Interview: Director Michael Leavy on His All-Horror-Star Movie "Stream"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Squires, John (October 8, 2021). "'Stream': Danielle Harris is Terrorized in First Clip from 'Terrifier' Team's New Horror Movie [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Miska, Brad (December 5, 2022). "'Stream' – Guitarist Paul Wiley to Score New Horror Movie from the Producers of 'Terrifier'! [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Melanson, Angel (October 21, 2021). "Tony Todd Joins The Cast Of Upcoming Modern Slasher: STREAM". Fangoria. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Miska, Brad (June 2, 2023). "'Stream' Poster Puts Skin In the Game!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (July 27, 2022). "'Stream' – Fresh Look at New Horror Movie from the Producers of 'Terrifier' [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Earl, William (July 16, 2024). "Horror Legend Bill Moseley Joins Cast of 'Terrifier' Team's Upcoming Slasher 'Stream' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Earl, William (August 21, 2024). "Tim Curry Returns to the Big Screen in Horror Movie Stream (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (October 12, 2023). "'Stream' Trailer – Producers of 'Terrifier 2' Unleash a Bloody New Game Packed With Horror Icons". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Bolton, Cameron (October 13, 2023). "Stream Trailer Teases a Horror Vacation With Candyman's Tony Todd". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (April 23, 2024). "'Stream' – Horror Movie from the Team Behind 'Terrifier' Sets August Theatrical Release". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 23, 2024). "Crowdfunded Horror Movie 'Stream', From 'Terrifier' Team, Gets August 2024 Release Date & First Images". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.