Misfire

A man discovers a loaded gun in the woods after failing to commit suicide. Slowly going insane in his lonely recovery, he takes revenge on the people that drove him to try and take his own life: by taking theirs.

  • Ryan Lucht
    Director
  • Ryan Lucht
    Writer
  • Ryan Lucht
    Producer
  • Vish Ishaan
    Key Cast
    "Jim"
  • Julia Polisoto
    Key Cast
    "Heather"
  • Jonah Hartman
    Key Cast
    "Dave"
  • Timothy Quinn
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Ryan Lucht
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Ryan Lucht
    Cinematography
  • Ryan Lucht
    Editor
  • Ryan Lucht
    Gaffer
  • Ryan Lucht
    Set Design
  • Ryan Lucht
    Casting
  • Ryan Lucht
    Makeup Effects
  • Julia Polisoto
    Makeup Effects
  • Storyblocks
    Music
  • Ryan Lucht
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Arthouse, Social Drama, Psychological, Domestic Horror
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 57 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    456 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Ryan Lucht
Director Statement

This slow-burning indie film was created by a cast and crew of college students. It was made for under $500, and was all filmed over several weeks in the Summer of 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with only an iPhone. The writing process took over a year, and the editing process took a month and a half. I wanted a compelling character study but also a look at individual struggles with mental health. Issues involving abusive relationships, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, and suicide. Something we see too often. While the themes in this film may be extreme, so are the real life examples. Circumstance and personal struggles can have horrific consequences. This film would not have been possibly without its wonderful cast Vish Ishaan, Julia Polisoto, Jonah Hartman, Timothy Quinn, and the help and support of our family and friends.