Slapface

Slapface is an upcoming American horror-thriller film written and directed by Jeremiah Kipp and produced by Mike Manning. A feature-length adaptation of Kipp's 2017 short film of the same name, it features an ensemble cast that includes Manning, August Maturo, Libe Barer, Dan Hedaya and Lukas Hassel as the film's monster.[1]

Slapface
Poster
Directed byJeremiah Kipp
Produced byMike Manning
Artisha Mann Cooper
Joe Benedetto
Written byJeremiah Kipp
Based onSlapface
by Jeremiah Kipp
StarringAugust Maturo
Mike Manning
Libe Barer
Dan Hedaya
Music byBarry J. Neely
CinematographyDominick Sivilli
Edited byKatie Dillon
Production
company
Chhibber Mann Productions
Mirror Image Films
Artman Cooper Productions
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster.

Cast

Production

Pre-production

In August 2019, August Maturo was cast in the lead role of Lucas and it was announced that Lukas Hassel will reprise his role as the Monster from the original short film.[2][3] That same month Mike Manning joined the cast as Tom and was confirmed to also produce the film through his Chhibber Mann Productions banner.[4] In September 2019, The D'Ambrosio Twins (Bianca and Chiara) and Mirabelle Lee joined the cast as Donna, Rose and Moriah.[5] In November 2019, Libe Barer was added to the cast as Anna, with Dan Hedaya announced to take over for William Sadler in the role of Sheriff John Thurston.[4] Shintaro Shimosawa, Lisa D’Ambrosio and August Maturo's parents, Chris and Masha, serve as executive producers.

Filming

The film was shot entirely on location in New York from November 10 to December 3, 2019.[6]

References
  1. "Poster & "First Look" Images from Upcoming Horror Film SLAPFACE". August 2, 2020.
  2. Miska, Brad (August 23, 2019). "Young 'The Nun' Star Befriends a Monster in 'Slapface'".
  3. McNary, Dave (August 22, 2019). "Film News Roundup: August Maturo to Star in Horror Movie 'Slapface'".
  4. Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 11, 2019). "Ryder Allen Joins Justin Timberlake's 'Palmer'; 'Sneaky Pete's Libe Barer Set For 'Slapface'". Deadline.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (September 12, 2019). "Todd Stashwick Joins 'Violet' & 'Love, Weddings & Other Disasters'; TJ Atoms Cast In 'The 40-Year-Old Version'; D'Ambrosio Twins In 'Slapface' Indie".
  6. Reakes, Kathy (November 7, 2019). "Movie 'Slapface' Films At Area Bar". North Rockland Daily Voice.
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