Scatena & Rosner Films is proud to announce the North American release of the writer-director Shane Brady’s star-studded, chaotic revenge-fantasy, horror comedy HACKED: A DOUBLE ENTENDRE OF RAGE FUELED KARMA.
“I championed Hacked from day one,” said Zach Stampone, Head of Acquisitions at Scatena & Rosner Films. “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.”
Based on true events that happened to Director Shane Brady and Producer Emily Zercher, the film stars The Walking Dead alum Chandler Riggs, Owen Atlas (Little Evil), Collin Thompson, Richard Riehle (Office Space), Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Shane Brady (Breathing Happy), and NHL Hall of Famer and Founder of the Tampa Bay Lightning Phil Esposito. Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma is set to hold a limited theatrical run this May followed by a VOD, digital release on June 2.
“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”, said Brady. “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.”
“This film is one of the WILDEST rides I’ve ever been on – both as an actor, and as an audience member”, said Riggs. “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.”
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!
“Working on Hacked was an incredible experience”, said Atlas. “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.”
Rounding out Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma’s stellar cast are Augie Duke (Mayans M.C.), Hugh Scott (Deadpool), Brittney Escalante (9-1-1: Lone Star), Glenn Stanton (Chicago Fire), and Mia Castillo (The Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder). The film features music from rock band Underoath, and also prominently features charities NMDP, a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, and TSC Alliance, dedicated to tuberous sclerosis research and support.
“Hacked is for everyone who’s taken a hit, swallowed their rage, and kept going anyway”, said Zercher. “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.”
Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma is produced by Emily Zercher and Shane Brady, with Rhondda Stark-Atlas, Jodi Thompson and Bryan Thompson serving as Executive Producers.
Cinematography is by Emmy Award-Winning Evan Zissimopulos with music by Chris Dudley of Underoath, Kid Baron and Hey Duke You Suck! The film was produced under Brady and Zercher’s production company Spooky Feet Films.
The film world premiered at the Gasparilla International Film Festival where it took home the Award for Best Focus on Florida Feature Film, and went on to screen at Popcorn Frights Film Festival, FilmQuest, the Chattanooga Film Festival, Celluloid Screams, the Soho Horror Film Festival, and the Dunedin International Film Festival where it won Best Comedy – Feature Film and Best Comedic Performance for Chandler Riggs.
“At the end of the day, this is why I make films: to make people feel seen, let them laugh through the madness, and remind them they’re not alone in it”, said Brady.
