Cheap Thrills

What doesn’t kill you makes you richer!

Out on:Theatrical 6th June 2014

Key talent:

E.L. Katz (Director) - ABC’s of Death, Autopsy
David Koechner (Colin) - Anchorman, Anchorman 2, Behind The Candelabra
Sara Paxton (Violet) - The Innkeepers, Static, Shark Night 3D
Pat Healy (Craig) - The Innkeepers, Compliance

Synopsis:

From the producer's of 'You're Next' comes Cheap Thrills.

Unemployed and down on his luck, Craig (Pat Healy) finds himself drowning his sorrows in an attempt to forget the mounting debts threatening to tear his family apart. When a chance meeting with an old friend (Ethan Embry) leads to one drink after another; the pair find themselves drawn into an innocent game of dare by a thrill seeking couple with money to burn; Violet (Sara Paxton) and Colin (David Koechner).

As the night progresses both Vince and Craig become the victims of their own greed, as the initially fun game escalates into something far more sinister. When the money is on the table, how far will two friends go to ensure their futures?

Hot Quotes:

"One of the most involving works of cinematic misanthropy in years." - The Hollywood Reporter

"It's comedy served jet black and full of razor sharp wit." - Ain't It Cool News

"this is a 100% can’t miss film for any viewer that wants to be sickened, surprised and impressed." - Bloody Disgusting

"Cheap Thrills is everything you'd want out of a satirical thriller and more." Dread Central

"Cheap Thrills breezes by on a twisted idea, a fantastic cast, and a bunch of ethical quandaries that are both eerily uncomfortable and slyly fascinating at the same time." - FearNet

"Simple, effective and consistently provocative." - Chris Tilly, IGN

Editor's Notes:

ABOUT KOCH MEDIA:

Founded in 1994, Koch Media is rapidly becoming Europe's first fully integrated, independent media company encompassing interactive entertainment, online entertainment and film. The company's publishing reach, brand marketing and distribution operations extend throughout Europe and the USA.

In 2012, Koch Media launched its UK film division, distributing both theatrical and home entertainment product. Koch Media's recent releases include Arbitrage (Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth), Parkland (Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, Billy Bob Thornton), Thanks for Sharing (Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins) and The Frozen Ground (Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens). Upcoming releases include Shakespeare comedy Bill, featuring the BAFTA Award winning cast of BBC TV's 'Horrible Histories', feel-good comedy Hector and the Search For Happiness (Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Christopher Plummer), psychological horror Magic Magic (Juno Temple, Michael Cera), black comedy Cheap Thrills.

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RELEASE INFORMATION

Distributor
Koch Media
Certificate
15
In Cinemas
6th June, 2014
Release date
6th June, 2014
Running time
85 minutes

KEY TALENT INFORMATION

Director
E.L Katz
Stars
  • David Koechner
  • Ethan Embry
  • Sara Paxton
  • Pat Healy

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