FAKING A MURDERER
Comedy, Crime, Horror, Mockumentary
Directed by
Stuart Stone (Dark Side of the Ring, 2025) (Don’t F**k with Ghosts, 2024) (Vandits, 2022) (The Thrillusionists, 2018)
Written by
Adam Rodness (Don’t F**k With Ghosts, 2024) (Vandits, 2022) (The Thrillusionists, 2018)
Stuart Stone (Don’t F**k with Ghosts, 2024) (Camp Radio, 2022) (Vandits, 2022)
Starring
Adam Rodness (Don’t F**k with Ghosts, 2024) (Vandits, 2022) (Shazam!, 2019)
Stuart Stone (The Boys Club, 1996) (Donnie Darko, 2001) (Vandits, 2022)
Josh Cruddas (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, 2021) (Polar, 2019)
Phillip Jarrett (The Day After Tomorrow, 2004) (Exit Wounds, 2001)
Bill MacDonald (A History of Violence, 2005) (Nightmare Alley, 2021)
Tony Nappo (Land of the Dead, 2005) (Saw II, 2005) (Saw V, 2008)
Logline
In search of their next hit series, two filmmakers embark on an investigation to find a man they believe to be a serial killer. Are they in over their heads? Yes.
Year of Release
2021
Runtime
96min
Country of Origin
Canada
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Horror, Mockumentary
Screener Link
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Festivals and Awards
2020 Winner CCMA Award
Cult Film / Underground Film / Exploitation Movie / Midnight Film / Para Cinema
2020 Nominee Jean-Luc Godard Award
TCCC: Cult Film / Underground Film / Exploitation Movie / Midnight Film / Para Cinema
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Reviews
"A meta-mockumentary told with a gonzo spirit, Faking a Murderer succeeds as a consistently engrossing watch that blends the line between reality and fiction"
Matt’s Movie Review | Read full review
"Faking a Murderer is charismatic, funny and an easy, entertaining watch"
Film Carnage | Read full review
“A refreshing take on the current true crime trend”
Toronto Film Festival | Read full review
