The Leech is a 2022 American holiday comedy horror film directed by Eric Pennycoff and starring Jeremy Gardner, Taylor Zaudtke and Graham Skipper.[1]
| The Leach | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Eric Pennycoff |
| Written by | Eric Pennycoff |
| Produced by | Eric Pennycoff Scott Smith Adelyn Pennycoff |
| Starring | |
Production company | Doomcroak Pictures |
| Distributed by | Arrow Films |
Release date | 23 June 2022 (Chattanooga Film Festival) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast edit
- Jeremy Gardner as Terry
- Taylor Zaudtke as Lexi
- Graham Skipper as Father David
- Rigo Garay as Rigo
Release edit
The film premiered at the Chattanooga Film Festival on 23 June 2022.[2][3]
Reception edit
Michelle Swope of the Daily Dead rated the film 4 stars out of 5, calling it "the obscenely fun, naughty Christmas horror comedy you didn’t know you needed."[4] Mary Beth McAndrews of Dread Central rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing "‘The Leech’ is a sin-filled stocking stuffed with chaos, whiskey, cocaine, and dildos. And yet, it still could have been weirder."[5]
References edit
- ^ "Arrow Films Takes Eric Pennycoff's Festive Horror THE LEECH For Holiday Release In The UK, Ireland And North America". Horror Society. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse; Wiseman, Andreas (22 June 2022). "UK & U.S. Deals For Horror Comedy 'The Leech' (Exclusive); Viaplay Norway Original; Cineflix Rights CEE Sales; Estonian TV Drama To Oz; UK Unscripted Fund; Brian Walsh Re-Upped — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Miska, Brad (22 June 2022). "Arrow Films Unwraps Christmas Thriller 'The Leech'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Swope, Michelle (25 June 2022). "Chattanooga Film Festival 2022 Review: THE LEECH Wishes You a Bawdy Merry Christmas". Daily Dead. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ McAndrews, Mary Beth (5 July 2022). "It's the Christmas From Hell in Holiday Horror 'The Leech' [CFF '22]". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
