Night of the Axe
“For a group of friends, a night of fun becomes a night of terror!”
Synopsis
A group of young adults, trying to enjoy a high school reunion party, are terrorized by an escaped mental patient obsessed with satisfying his blood lust. One by one they are made victims of the sadistic killer. Who will survive on the NIGHT OF THE AXE? A gore soaked, old-school shocker from Facemelt Features.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Night of the Axe Trailer 2
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawn Wright
- Original Score
- Matt Cannon
- Original Title
- Night of the Axe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Facemelt Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn Wright
Shawn Wright
Matt Cannon
Shawn Wright
Shawn Wright, Wade Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Shawn Wright
Producer
Shawn Wright
Director
Shawn Wright
Writer
Wade Brown
Producer
Shawn Wright
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Axe
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What is Night of the Axe about?
A group of young adults, trying to enjoy a high school reunion party, are terrorized by an escaped mental patient obsessed with satisfying his blood lust. One by one they are made victims of the sadistic killer. Who will survive on the NIGHT OF THE AXE? A gore soaked, old-school shocker from Facemelt Features.
Who directed Night of the Axe?
Night of the Axe was directed by Shawn Wright.
Who stars in Night of the Axe?
The principal cast of Night of the Axe includes Lera Savannah, Kaci Frick, Justin Sisk, Shawn Mongold, Amanda Megan.
When was Night of the Axe released and how long is it?
Night of the Axe was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Axe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Axe was composed by Matt Cannon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Axe?
Night of the Axe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).