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Slapface

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A young boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster.
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Slapface's uneven execution is offset by the thoughtful themes that fuel the monstrous developments in its character-driven horror story.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Director/writer Jeremiah Kipp’s feature hums with a Shirley Jackson vibe as monsters in the mind and from the past clash. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 9, 2022 Full Review Anton Bitel Sight & Sound an ambiguous film of mourning gone wrong, as a neglected boy's transgressive rites of passage play out simultaneously as supernatural tale and psychodrama, with a murderous monster emerging as much from within as from without... Aug 24, 2021 Full Review Dev Shea Nightmarish Conjurings Overall, while Slapface isn’t an incredible psychological horror film, it isn’t a bad way to spend an hour and a half of your time. Sep 13, 2022 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots An interesting, thought-provoking indie horror film that isn’t shy about exploring tough subject matter and presenting it in a way that’s different, creative, and very effective. May 31, 2022 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness ... is all about consequences and what happens when everyone turns a blind eye to the choices made around them. It’s harsh and unforgiving, using supernatural trappings to explore the ramifications of grief and abuse. Rated: 3/5 May 27, 2022 Full Review Scott Campbell We Got This Covered 'Slapface' can often be a relentlessly bleak experience, but the thematic resonance and surprisingly effective character dynamics comfortably offset any minor flaws. Rated: 3.5/5 May 9, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul M Not downright horrible, but definitely not for season horror buffs. This is the horror movie you throw on when your friend who doesn’t like scary stuff comes over… much more suit for a greener audience. It has some of the trappings of a small budget film but not enough to make a significant dent. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/10/25 Full Review Craig B Absolute cracker of a horror film... with a backstory of bullying. It's one of the best horror films I've seen in a while... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Logan D A young boy still mourning the loss of his mother encounters a strange being and begins a friendship with it. A haunting film about loss, abuse, and bullying. I think the director was too ambitious in juggling so many relationships. I would rather the film had been stripped to the boy's connections to his brother and the creature. The bathroom scene: brilliant. Thought provoking, consequences, bleak Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Cali C No way the ratings are real on this one!!!! People got recruited to do 5 stars..only explanation for the audience rating. This is A TERRIBLE BORING NON SENSE MOVIE. Little puss kid crying through the whole movie with a stupid ending! Can't believe I got suckered into renting this! I want my 3.99 dollars BACK! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/23 Full Review Hugo S A boy befriends a monster inhabiting an old building, while dealing with feelings of grief and loss. But the creature's intentions reveal to be wicked. "Slapface" is a powerful metaphor for child abuse and bullying. And it will leave no one indifferent! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Overall, this is a highly enjoyable scary movie.  It's a film that focuses on the horror aspect of a witch and the horror that can occur in a family home and upbringing.  It's a great concept that has been achieved with a small cast, few locations and a strong story that held my investment right to the end.  Actors August Maturo and Mike Manning deliver very realistic performances, and the film lands its ending on a positive note which I'm sure will leave viewers with a few thoughts of their own. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jeremiah Kipp

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August Maturo

Lucas

Mike Manning

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Libe Barer

Anna

Dan Hedaya

Sheriff John Thurston

Mirabelle Lee

Moriah

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster.
Director
Jeremiah Kipp
Producer
Joe Benedetto, Artisha Mann Cooper, Mike Manning
Screenwriter
Jeremiah Kipp
Production Co
Chhibber Mann Productions, Mirror Image Films, Artman Cooper Productions
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2022
Runtime
1h 25m
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