''Bloodline Killer'' is an upcoming horror-

thriller film Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre ...

directed by Ante Novakovic and written by Anthony and James Gaudioso. It stars Bruce Dern,

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and

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. Filming took place in December 2022 in Connecticut.

Premise

Moira Cole's life is shattered following the slaying of her loved ones by her unhinged and fixated cousin, Lee Morris. Together with her two grown sons, who are also impacted by the tragedy, now lives a simple and quiet suburban life. However, Moira is reminded of the painful memories every October as her story was optioned into a successful film series.

Cast

* Bruce Dern *

as Detective Cyphers *

as Moira Cole *

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* Drew Moerlein * Alexander James Rodriguez * Jaime Zevallos * Anthony Gaudioso * James Gaudioso * Jennifer King as Cindi

Production

In December 2022, it was reported that Ante Novakovic signed on to direct the then titled film, ''The Skulleton'', that was written by twins Anthony and James Gaudioso, who also produce and star in the film. Bruce Dern,

and

were cast in lead roles.

Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as a ...

took place in early December 2022 in

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, Connecticut. The city serves as the fictional Deep Ridge Falls for the film.

Release

''Bloodline Killer'' was planned to be released in October 2023.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title Upcoming films 2020s American films American horror thriller films Films shot in Connecticut