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Kick Me

Kick Me is a nightmare comedy about a school counselor whose compassion, generosity and dedication destroy the lives of everyone around him.

  • G. Huggins
    Director
    Sundance, SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand short films
  • G. Huggins
    Writer
  • Betsy Gran
    Writer
  • G. Huggins
    Producer
  • Leone Reeves
    Producer
  • Betsy Gran
    Producer
  • Santiago Vasquez
    Key Cast
    "Santiago Vasquez"
  • Josh Fadem
    Key Cast
    Twin Peaks, Better Call Saul
  • Jeff Freling
    Music
  • Michael Wilson
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Another Hole in the Head
    San Francisco
    United States
    December 6, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Audience Award - Best Comedy
  • MidWest WeirdFest
    Eau Claire, WI
    United States
    March 3, 2023
    Midwest Premiere
    Best Director
  • Fantaspoa
    Porto Alegre
    Brazil
    April 26, 2023
    Latin American premiere
    Best Feature (low budget)
  • Kansas City International FilmFest
    Kansas City, MO
    United States
    March 27, 2023
    Best Actor
  • Panic Fest
    Kansas City, MO
    United States
    April 19, 2023
  • Kanazawa FIlm Festival
    Kanazawa
    Japan
    September 8, 2023
    Japanese Premiere
  • TOhorror Fantastic Film Fest
    Turin
    Italy
    September 9, 2023
    Italian Premiere
  • Sydney Underground Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Australian Premiere
Distribution Information
  • Reel Suspects (worldwide except US & Japan)
    Sales Agent
    Rights: All Rights
  • Cine-mago
    Distributor
    Country: Japan
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - G. Huggins

Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film”, Gary Huggins is a Kansas City based filmmaker whose prize-winning shorts have screened at Sundance, Outfest, SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand. KICK ME is his first feature.

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"One of the most singular debut films of 2023... Kick Me is a cult film waiting to be discovered by its cult." - Filmmaker Magazine

"Kick Me is a triumph!" - Birth.FIlms.Death

"One of the best films I've seen in 2023" - Bands About Movies

"Four stars, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....Loaded with suspense, quirky characters, offbeat humor, and more than a few surprises!" - Scariest Things