The Weed Whacker Massacre
Mr. Thurman, the neighborhood grumpy old man, is tired of the Home Owners Association telling him how to cut his grass. After a call from the HOA, He gets into a brooding rage and goes outside to cut his grass. After getting wet from sweat cutting his grass. He plugs in his weed whacker and gets shocked to death. His soul is transferred to the weed whacker and goes on a neighborhood killing spree. After killing some people he returns back to his house. Dale the mail man, A average Joe, who saw the weed whacker killing a couple, drops off some mail for Mr. Thurman. Mr. Thurman as the weed whacker returns home and Dale and him have a battle to the death.
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Benjamin R DoverDirector
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Benjamin R DoverWriter
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W. L. WalkerProducer
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Benjamin R DoverProducer
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Kalev CarrowProducer
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Grae Swanson - Mr. ThurmanKey Cast
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Nate T Darrison - DaleKey Cast
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Cole Wadsworth - SamKey Cast
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Meg Ansteensen - DeeKey Cast
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Avery Trimble - RoofusKey Cast
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Madeleine Pearson - BettyKey Cast
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Benjamin R Dover - Nosey Neighbor (Cameo)Key Cast
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W. L. Walker - Weed Slasher (Cameo)Key Cast
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W. L. WalkerCinematographer
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W. L. WalkerColorist / Editor
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David LiccardiSound Mixer / Editor
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Andrew BurnVisual Effects
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Erin DunnMake-Up / Prosthetics
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Comedy, Cult Film
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Runtime:12 minutes 29 seconds
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Completion Date:April 16, 2017
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:BMCC 2.5K - RAW Cinema DNG
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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OutlantaCon Short Film FestivalAtlanta, Ga
United States
May 12, 2017
Georgia Premiere
Best Editing and Best Score -
Spotlight Horror Film AwardsAtlanta, Ga
United States
June 30, 2017
Bronze Award Winner -
Midsummer Scream Halloween FestivalLos Angeles, Ca
United States
July 29, 2017
California Premiere -
Days of The Dead Independent Film FestivalIndianapolis, IN
United States
June 30, 2017
Indianapolis Premiere -
Something Wicked Film FestivalLawerenceville, GA
United States
August 4, 2017 -
Scumdance film FestReno
United States
August 5, 2017
Nevada Premiere
Best Short Film -
Y'allywood Film FestivalAtlanta, GA
United States
October 9, 2017 -
HorrorQuest Film FestivalAtlanta, GA
United States
October 13, 2017 -
15 Second Horror Film ChallengeBirmingham
United Kingdom
October 31, 2017
United Kingdom Premiere -
Highway 61 Film FestivalPine City, MN
United States
October 5, 2017
Minnesota Premiere
Semi-Finalist -
Northeast Wisconsin Horror Film FestivalOshkosh, WI
United States
October 14, 2017
Wisconsin Premiere -
HorrorVision Trash Film FestivalBarcelona
Spain
October 20, 2017
Spain Premiere -
Planet 9 Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
United States
October 14, 2017
Offically Groovy Film Award -
Killer Valley Horror Film FestivalAshland, OR
United States
November 11, 2017
Oregon Premiere -
Dead Witch Film FestivalNewnan, GA
United States
November 10, 2017 -
Buried Alive FIlm FestivalBrooks, GA
United States
October 16, 2017
Silver Spade -
Grindhouse Planet Film FestivalLeicester
United Kingdom
November 26, 2017
United Kingdom Premiere -
The Indie Horror Film FestivalDekalb, Illinois
United States
March 16, 2018 -
Horror Avenue Film FestivalPeoria, Illinois
United States
April 27, 2018 -
Geek Film FestivalFort Lauderdale, FL
United States
January 12, 2018 -
DreadFest Horror Film FestivalNorth Bend, WA
United States
October 28, 2017
Distribution Information
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AmazonCountry: WorldwideRights: Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Video / Disc, Console / Handheld Device
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VimeoCountry: United StatesRights: Internet, Free TV
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YouTubeCountry: United StatesRights: Internet
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VIPCODistributorCountry: United KingdomRights: Video / DiscCountry: United StatesRights: Video / Disc
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Troma NOWDistributorCountry: United StatesRights: Internet, Video on Demand, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
My name is Benjamin R Dover. I am a lifelong musician/recording artist who is self-taught and also an aspiring Director. I started with a duel tape deck and a synth. Many years later after many experiments I met several underground film makers and started getting into film composition. Always looking forward to being re-invigorated with every new challenge, it's fun to help create new and unique audio/visual experiences. I also recently directed my first big film last year and I want to bring back the Campy Film genre with a vengeance. I have many films to come.
The Weed Whacker Massacre is our re-imagining of a golden era in horror film history. The epitome of how low budget can be used as an asset. When the small intimate crew we work with dreamed up the concept we first thought "This is ridiculous." That's why we have to make it.