Painkillers (film)

Painkillers is a 2018 dramatic thriller film directed by Roxy Shih and written by Giles Daoust. The film stars Adam Huss, Madeline Zima and Mischa Barton. It was produced by Lone Suspect and Title Media.[1] Kew Media acquired the title to present it to distributors at the European Film Market in Berlin in February 2018.[2] The film premiered on 12 April 2018 at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.[3] It had a limited theatrical release in the United States on 31 January 2019 before becoming available on VOD platforms on 4 February.[4]

Painkillers
Directed byRoxy Shih
Produced byLuke Barnett
Alain Berliner
Giles Daoust
Vincent Masciale
Catherine Dumonceaux
Written byGiles Daoust
StarringAdam Huss
Madeline Zima
Mischa Barton
Naomi Grossman
Grant Bowler
Debra Wilson
Music byDustin Morgan
CinematographyFelipe Vara de Rey
Edited byBrett Noborikawa
Release date
  • 12 April 2018 (2018-04-12) (Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Films)
  • 31 January 2019 (2019-01-31)
CountryBelgium
LanguageEnglish

Plot summary

Plagued by guilt following the death of his son in a car crash, John Clarke (Huss), a brilliant surgeon comes to realise that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood.[5]

Cast

References
  1. ‘The Tribe’ Director Roxy Shih Set to Helm Thriller ‘Painkillers’ — Exclusive Indie Wire. April 10, 2017
  2. Kew Media adds 'Painkillers', 'I, Dolours' and 'Cosplay Universe' ahead of EFM Screen Daily. 8 February 2018
  3. Title Media Sneaks First Look at ‘Painkillers’ Bloody Disgusting. 13 April 2018
  4. ‘Painkillers’ Cure is Also a Curse [Trailer] Bloody Disgusting. 17 January 2019
  5. Berlin: Kew Media Boards Adam Huss Thriller ‘Painkillers,’ Adds Docs Variety, February 8, 2018


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