About the Film
In search of their next hit series, two filmmakers embark on an investigation to find a man they believe to be a serial killer. Are they in over their heads? Yes.
Cast:
Adam Rodness - Adam
Stuart Stone - Stu
Josh Cruddas - Stacy
Phillip Jarrett - Richard Lynn
Where to View
Film Details
Completion : 2021
Theatrical Release : Australia - October 2021/UUSA - August 2021
Budget : $1.1m USD
Running Time : 96m
Country of Origin : Canada
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Horror
Festivals/Awards - Cult Critic Movie Awards (Won Cult Film, Nominated Cult Film)
More awards here : IMDb
Director’s Statement
Faking a Murderer Director is Stuart Stone is a Canadian actor as well as a producer of television, film and music. He is best known for his roles as Ronald Fisher in the 2001 cult film, Donnie Darko and Ralphie Tennelli on The Magic School Bus animated television series from 1994 to 1997. Stone has also toured as a comedian and rapper.
Stone along with his business partner and brother-in-law Adam Rodness formed the company 5'7 films. Stone served as director and co-writer on the film The Haunted House On Kirby Road, which won best horror feature at the Toronto Independent Film Festival. Stu Stone also won best director for the film at the CineView film festival. 5'7 films has announced a second feature with Breakthrough entertainment which will once again put Stone in the director's chair. Another horror film revolving around Scarecrows.
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Reviews
"A meta-mockumentary told with a gonzo spirit, Faking a Murderer succeeds as a consistently engrossing watch that blends the line between reality and fiction"
Matt’s Movie Review | Read full review
"Faking a Murderer is charismatic, funny and an easy, entertaining watch"
Film Carnage | Read full review
“A refreshing take on the current true crime trend”
Toronto Film Festival | Read full review