The Retaliators is a new horror-thriller from Better Noise Films, co-producers of The Dirt. The feature film has been acquired by CineLife Entertainment for the U.S. and Canada and internationally by Trafalgar Releasing. CineLife Entertainment and Trafalgar plan a worldwide theatrical release of the movie on September 14, 2022.
The release comes on the heels of a successful film festival tour. The Retaliators world premiered at London’s Arrow Video FrightFest and had its U.S. premiere at Screamfest, where it was the opening film, followed by more than 25 festivals worldwide, garnering a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Better Noise has brought in high-level marketing partners for the theatrical launch, including Amazon, Apple, Audacy, Cumulus Media, Deezer, iHeart Radio, Live Nation, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, Ticketmaster, and YouTube, all of which will be promoting the film with an integrated marketing plan.
In addition, the summer tours for Mötley Crüe, Asking Alexandria, Five Finger Death Punch, Nothing More, The Hu, Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, and Eva Under Fire will feature marketing and unique content promoting the film, including ticket pre-sales.
“We are excited to bring this critically-acclaimed thriller to cinemas,” said Bernadette McCabe, EVP Event Cinema and Exhibitor Relations at CineLife Entertainment. “This highly-anticipated release will give horror film fans the chance to experience the adrenalized, gore-soaked crowd-pleaser that film festival audiences across the globe have been screaming about.”
Kymberli Frueh, SVP Programming and Content Acquisitions of Trafalgar Releasing, said, “How unique to see some of your favorite metal and rock idols perform in a horror film that’s destined to be a cult classic. We are thrilled to be a part of this ‘must see’ horror flick that’s sure to send audiences on a cinematic roller coaster ride and provide great Halloween costume ideas.”
Let’s take a closer look at what the movie is about and who’s in it.
The Retaliators Synopsis
In The Retaliators, an upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock music set the tone as this horror-thriller reveals a game of revenge played using a new set of rules.
The Retaliators Cast & Music
The film stars Michael Lombardi (Rescue Me), Marc Menchaca (Ozark), and Joseph Gatt (Game of Thrones), as well as Jacoby Shaddix, the frontman of Papa Roach, making his acting debut.
It also features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, and Chris Kael, Papa Roach, Jaya of The Hu, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle, and Matt Madiro of From Ashes to New, Cory Marks, and Dan Murphy and Miles Franco of All Good Things. It’s anchored by an original score from Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (Stranger Things).
The original soundtrack for the film, featuring songs from artists appearing in the film, will be available from Better Noise Music on September 16.
The soundtrack is led by the Mötley Crüe single “The Retaliators” (featuring Danny Worsnop from Asking Alexandria, Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills, and Matt Brandyberry from From Ashes to New) releasing August 5.
Four singles from the film have reached #1 on Rock Radio since 2020, including Papa Roach’s “The Ending,” Five Finger Death Punch’s “Darkness Settles In,” All Good Things’ “For the Glory featuring Hollywood Undead,” and Bad Wolves’ “Lifeline.”
The Retaliators Teaser Trailer
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