Scatena & Rosner Films have announced the North American release plans for writer/director Shane Brady’s revenge fantasy horror comedy Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma, which stars Chandler Riggs of The Walking Dead. The film is set to receive a limited theatrical run by the end of this month, followed by a VOD and digital release on June 2.
What is Hacked about?
Based on true events that happened to Brady and producer Emily Zercher (they were scammed out of $20,000), Hacked has the following synopsis:
The Rumble family’s dream of buying their first home turns into a nightmare when Florida’s most elusive hacker, “The Chameleon”, steals their life savings. But this hacker messed with the wrong family… The bank fails them. The police can’t help. Furious and desperate, they plot a revenge-fueled take down of the hacker, determined to make him pay for every life he’s destroyed. What started as a financial tragedy soon spirals into a fast-paced, darkly comedic adventure to reclaim their money-and their dignity. Revenge has never been this much fun!
Riggs is joined in the cast by Owen Atlas (Little Evil), Collin Thompson (Breathing Happy), Richard Riehle (Office Space), Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Augie Duke (Mayans M.C.), Hugh Scott (Deadpool), Brittney Escalante (9-1-1: Lone Star), Glenn Stanton (Chicago Fire), Mia Castillo (The Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder), and NHL Hall of Famer and Founder of the Tampa Bay Lightning Phil Esposito. Brady also reserved an acting role for himself.
The film features music from rock band Underoath, and prominently features charities NMDP, a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, and TSC Alliance, dedicated to tuberous sclerosis research and support.
What has been said about Hacked?
Zach Stampone, Head of Acquisitions at Scatena & Rosner Films, provided the following statement: “I championed Hacked from day one. The energy around this film was undeniable. It’s insane, absurd, and incredibly fun, driven by rapid-fire editing and quick cuts that give it a chaotic, roller coaster pace. I’m confident it’s going to connect with audiences and perform very well across all platforms.“
Brady added, “Hacked was born from the simple idea that sometimes getting screwed over can either break you or give you one hell of a story to tell. I make films to turn pain, chaos, and frustration into something communal, funny, and wildly entertaining, and I’m beyond excited that audiences across North America will get to experience that with S&R Films as our distribution partner.“
Riggs had this to say: “This film is one of the WILDEST rides I’ve ever been on – both as an actor, and as an audience member. It’s a constant stream of insanity in the best way possible. I truly had the most fun getting to play Rob “The Chameleon” Huberton, and I can’t begin to express how excited I am that people all across North America will get to experience this movie.“
Atlas said, “Working on Hacked was an incredible experience. Showcasing my MMA skills in the fight scene with Chandler was my favorite part, he was such a good sport about the whole thing. I also really enjoyed playing a character who sets all of the chaos in motion and then has to deal with the consequences of his actions.“
Zercher wraps up the quotes with, “Hacked is for everyone who’s taken a hit, swallowed their rage, and kept going anyway. Our goal was to capture the American Dream going completely off the rails and exploding into a wild ride of humiliation, hilarity, and ultimate revenge. We took the fantasies you can’t legally act on in real life and turned them into cathartic cinematic chaos.“
Zercher and Brady produced Hacked through their company Spooky Feet Films, with Rhondda Stark-Atlas, Jodi Thompson, and Bryan Thompson serving as executive producers.
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