Deformelody: An American Nightmare
“He's just like you, only he kills.”
Synopsis
This horror satire tells the story of a pop culture-obsessed serial killer who terrorizes L.A. Through his Manifesto entries we discover his mission, to bring Americans together by killing everyone equally and confronting the ‘final boss’ - a man simply known as ‘Freddy’. A gleefully warped odyssey, through the psyche of America itself.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joshua Rivera
The Killer
Shaun Weiss
Freddy
Caroline Mitchell
Final Girl
Sebastian Davis
Cart Narc
Allan Anthony Smith
Artist
Cheyanne Taylor
House Arrest Girl
Josh Stone
Tommy Vercetti
Erin Fong
Pink Hair Girl
Sabina Francesca
Jogger
Shaun Ritter
Uber Driver
Jaanai Mendez
A Karen named Karen
Jessica K Alaniz
Stand Up Comic
Auriel Jones
Cemetery Mourner
Geneviève Velez
Fake Shemp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 476 DaysMarch 6, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Rivera
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Rivera
- Original Score
- Daniel Gonzales
- Original Title
- Deformelody: An American Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Zembla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Rivera
Joshua Rivera
Daniel Gonzales
Joshua Rivera
Geneviève Velez, Joshua Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Rivera
Director
Joshua Rivera
Writer
Joshua Rivera
Editor
Daniel Gonzales
Original Music Composer
Joshua Rivera
Producer
Geneviève Velez
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Deformelody: An American Nightmare.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deformelody: An American Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deformelody: An American Nightmare about?
This horror satire tells the story of a pop culture-obsessed serial killer who terrorizes L.A. Through his Manifesto entries we discover his mission, to bring Americans together by killing everyone equally and confronting the ‘final boss’ - a man simply known as ‘Freddy’. A gleefully warped odyssey, through the psyche of America itself.
Who directed Deformelody: An American Nightmare?
Deformelody: An American Nightmare was directed by Joshua Rivera.
Who stars in Deformelody: An American Nightmare?
The principal cast of Deformelody: An American Nightmare includes Joshua Rivera, Shaun Weiss, Caroline Mitchell, Sebastian Davis, Allan Anthony Smith.
When was Deformelody: An American Nightmare released and how long is it?
Deformelody: An American Nightmare was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Deformelody: An American Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deformelody: An American Nightmare was composed by Daniel Gonzales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deformelody: An American Nightmare?
Deformelody: An American Nightmare holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).