| Some Guy Who Kills People | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jack Perez |
| Written by | Ryan Levin |
| Produced by | John Landis Ryan Levin Michael Wormser Micah Goldman |
| Starring | Kevin Corrigan Barry Bostwick Karen Black |
| Music by | Ben Zarai David Kitchens |
Production companies | Level 10 Battle of Ireland Films Litn-Up Films |
| Distributed by | Lightning Media |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Some Guy Who Kills People is a 2012 American comedy-drama-horror film directed by Jack Perez and written by Ryan Levin. The film was made by a conglomerate of production studios: Level 10,[2] Battle of Ireland Films[3] and Litn-Up Films.[4] John Landis was the executive producer.[5]
Plot
A young Ken Boyd is tormented by five other kids from school until he snaps, becomes suicidal, and is institutionalized. Years later, upon Ken's release, he begins to try building a life and reconnecting with the community...and those who put him away start turning up dead.
Cast
- Kevin Corrigan as Ken Boyd
- Barry Bostwick as Sheriff Walt Fuller
- Karen Black as Ruth Boyd
- Leo Fitzpatrick as Irv
- Ariel Gade as Amy Wheeler
- Eric Price as Ernie
- Lucy Davis as Stephanie
- Lou Beatty, Jnr. as Al Fooger
- Janie Haddad as Janet Wheeler
- Ahmed Best as Mayor Maxwell
Production
The film was distributed by Grimm Distribution for theatrical release and DVD sales in October 2012 in the UK.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 78% of 9 critics' reviews are positive.[7]
Awards
This film was nominated for two awards, the Best Supporting Actor award at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (which it did not win) and the Best Picture award at the Nevermore Film Festival (which it did win).
References
- ↑ "Some Guy Who Kills People". Retrieved 11 April 2013.
Year: 2011"; "Screening: 11.05pm, 4th October
- ↑ "Level 10 Films". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Battle of Ireland Films". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Litn-Up Films". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "John Landis". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "SOME GUY WHO KILLS PEOPLE – A GRIMM RELEASE". Grimm Up North Limited. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Some Guy Who Kills People". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 April 2022.