‘Hunt. Catch. Kill.’
Hunt Her, Kill Her is a 2023 survival horror thriller about a female janitor defending herself against sinister masked intruders.
Directed by Greg Swinson and Ryan Thiessen – also cinematographer and editor – from a screenplay written by Swinson. Produced by Bernard James.
The Trauma One Entertainment production stars Natalie Terrazzino, JC Oakley III, Larry Bunton, Philip Zimny, Trevor Tucker, Ed Bailey, Caitlin Cyan and Olivia Graves.
Plot synopsis:
On an otherwise peaceful evening during her first night on the job, a lone night shift janitor finds herself in an unexpected fight for survival when she becomes the target of sinister masked intruders. As their disturbing motives become clearer, she must use her crafty instincts and barbaric violence to make it through the night alive…
Reviews:
” …the movie is entertaining, putting her above many of today’s releases. Terrazzino does a great job as the lead; a couple of kills feel and look quite great. Gore fans will love it. The story is simple and effective, even if some elements make it feel more like a cartoon than a serious slasher.” Fiction Horizon
“There’s a lot to enjoy in it and if you like films about fighting off an intruder (which is usually not my tea, but the trailer enticed me, so what can I say), you will probably really enjoy Hunt Her, Kill Her. So, if you’re into cat-and-mouse thrillers with a female lead and a great synth score, you might just want to hunt this one down.” Nightmarish Conjurings
“The most interesting character in Hunt Her, Kill Her isn’t a human, but rather the furniture factory. With its dark, claustrophobic and labyrinthian interiors, it provides much of the film’s creepy atmosphere through the set design alone. Co-directors Greg Swinson and Ryan Thiessen wisely guide the audience through the factory during the opening credits to give them a bit of a tour before the mayhem begins. There’s some violence, but not too much.” The NYC Movie Guru
” …a survival horror movie that will be enjoyable enough for most fans. Although the villains’ characterization lacks depth, the film makes up for it with the directors’ passion for horror.” Overly Honest Movie Reviews
” …Hunt Her, Kill Her simply isn’t tight enough to maintain the tension that it seeks to create. The cuts aren’t quite well timed enough to make the jump scares effective or the life-or-death struggles feel especially desperate. Ultimately, the film finds all the pieces for a simple but effective slasher lying about its barren factory but struggles to weld them into a memorable whole.” Slant
Release:
Hunt Her, Kill Her was released on March 3, 2023.
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Trailer:
Cast and characters:
Natalie Terrazzino … Karen
JC Oakley III … Danny
Larry Bunton … Glenn
Philip Zimny … Eddie
Trevor Tucker … Mickey
Ed Bailey … Factory Worker
Caitlin Cyan … Office Worker
Olivia Graves … Lily
Reece Griffin … Bobby (voice)
Georgia Kate Haege … Tina
Dave Holt … Mickey (voice)
Scott Lane … Rusty
Andy Mack … Rusty (voice)
Stephen Polson … Vic
Casey Smith … Pawn Shop Owner
Jane Swinson … Office Worker
Hunter Tinney … Bobby
Ross Wade … Factory Worker
Filming locations:
Morristown, Tennessee
Technical specs:
1 hour 29 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1
Original title:
Night Shift
