Greed & Gore Short Film Hits YouTube

Slinger Pictures has just announced the streaming debut of its critically acclaimed short film Greed & Gore, now available on YouTube for horror-loving audiences worldwide. Garnering official selection status at over 100 festivals globally, including ScreamFest LA, Spooky Empire, and Chicago Horror Film Fest, Greed & Gore has captivated audiences with its chilling narrative and practical effects mastery. Having secured 50 awards across a diverse range of categories, the film’s success has paved the way for the anticipated production of a feature-length version set to commence this Autumn.

Greed & Gore unfolds within the confines of a seemingly safe house chosen by five criminals to lay low following a botched bank heist. However, the chosen refuge harbors a sinister secret, launching the crew into a nightmarish ordeal of survival. Directed by Adam Kirkey and featuring an ensemble cast including Julie Mainville, Krishan Dutt, Matthew Bell, Monica Zelak, Curt Derosier, and Nick Dewolfe, the film is a gripping blend of horror and thriller genres, enriched by standout practical effects.

The film has impressed at numerous festivals, securing accolades such as Best Stunts and Best FX at Days of the Dead, Best Kill at the Toronto International Spring Horror and Fantasy Film Festival, and Best Cinematography at Bay of Blood. Other notable awards include Best Slasher at Horror Hotel and Best Horror at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, affirming its status as a standout in the horror film landscape.

Director Adam Kirkey, an Ottawa-based filmmaker known for his work on The Trunk and Getting Away, brings a passion for eliciting strong audience reactions, whether through suspense, fear, laughter, or tears. Kirkey’s love for storytelling is matched by his enthusiasm for exploring new culinary experiences, particularly pizza joints and hot sauces.

With the successful transition of Greed & Gore from festival favourite to widely accessible streaming content, Slinger Pictures sets its sights on expanding the thrilling narrative into a feature film. This upcoming project promises to delve deeper into the terrifying world Kirkey has crafted, offering the audience a more immersive and expansive horror experience.

Stay tuned for updates on the production of the Greed & Gore feature film and in the meantime you can immerse yourself in the acclaimed short that has left audiences raving.

Greed & Gore Short Film