Bad Connection
“He's tracking you”
Synopsis
When a downtrodden young waitress buys a stolen cell phone and discovers a snuff film on it, she soon finds herself on the run from a maniacal madman with a hunting knife who is hellbent on getting it back, and willing to slaughter anyone who stands in his way.
Top Cast
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Dana Davis
Nina
Chris Gann
The Hunter
Michael Naizu
Mark
Deon Richmond
Detective Breslin
Camila Banus
Eva
Orel De La Mota
Oscar
Tiffany Shepis
Abigail Jackson
Brooke Anne Smith
Nurse Jill
Courtney Halverson
Traps
Adam Zastrow
Spoons
Perez Hilton
Dr. Lee
SwagboyQ
Snapback
Austin Zajur
Hoodie
Grace Shen
Ms. Wen
Malik Barnhardt
DaMarcus
Bret Lada
Sergeant Davis
Mike Capozzi
Solenko
Coel Mahal
Paramedic Kari
Release History & Theatrical Window
Phoenix Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 5, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jake Helgren
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Helgren
- Original Score
- Chad Rehmann
- Original Title
- Bad Connection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Ninth House, Ace Film Studios, Nicely Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Helgren
Jake Helgren, Stephen Wells
Chad Rehmann
Allen Chodakowski
Thom Newell
Autumn Federici, Vanessa Shapiro, Michael Madnick, Jake Helgren, Tim Stearns
Department Leadership Roster
Jake Helgren
Screenplay
Autumn Federici
Producer
Thom Newell
Editor
Bryan Barrios
Production Design
Jake Helgren
Producer
Bob Miller
Costume Design
Jake Helgren
Director
Allen Chodakowski
Director of Photography
Deon Richmond
Producer
Steve Howard
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Connection about?
When a downtrodden young waitress buys a stolen cell phone and discovers a snuff film on it, she soon finds herself on the run from a maniacal madman with a hunting knife who is hellbent on getting it back, and willing to slaughter anyone who stands in his way.
Who directed Bad Connection?
Bad Connection was directed by Jake Helgren.
Who stars in Bad Connection?
The principal cast of Bad Connection includes Dana Davis, Chris Gann, Michael Naizu, Deon Richmond, Camila Banus.
When was Bad Connection released and how long is it?
Bad Connection was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Connection was composed by Chad Rehmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Connection?
Bad Connection holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).