Squealer (2023 film) explained

Squealer
Director:Andy Armstrong
Producer:Jason Armstrong
Stephen Morgenstern
Cameron Goodrich
Rob Goodrich
Starring:Wes Chatham
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Katherine Moennig
Graham Greene
Theo Rossi
Tyrese Gibson
Cinematography:Kevin Ward
Dean Mitchell
Editing:Jamieson Tabb
Music:Julien Knafo
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Distributor:Lionsgate Films
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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."[1]

Premise

Young women are disappearing in a small town. A social worker and a police officer follow clues to a swine farm.[2] [3]

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.[4] Prior to release, the film used the working title The Pig Farmer.[1] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Movie starring Tyrese Gibson appears to be inspired by Canadian murderer Robert Pickton. Barry. Hertz. The Globe and Mail. February 16, 2023. October 27, 2023. https://archive.today/20230219044204/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-movie-starring-tyrese-gibson-appears-to-be-inspired-by-robert-pickton/. February 19, 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..
  2. Web site: ‘Squealer’: Get An Exclusive Look At The Disturbing Serial Killer Film. Mary. Beth McAndrews. Dread Central. October 23, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: ‘Squealer’ Red Band Trailer – Tyrese Gibson Stars in Rated 'R' Serial Killer Movie from Lionsgate. John. Squires. Bloody Disgusting. October 10, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  4. News: Andy Armstrong’s Serial Killer Movie ‘Squealer’ Launches Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE). K.J.. Yossman. Variety. November 2, 2023. May 17, 2022.
  5. Web site: Squealer . The Film Catalogue . . January 26, 2024.