Hate Thyself
“The real demons live inside us.”
Synopsis
In this thriller story, devout detective Angelo Matteo and his partner Rufus engage in a raid, uncovering a gruesome scene of a serial killer's victims. As they investigate, Angelo's inner demons and questions about the nature of good and evil haunt him, leading to struggles with alcohol and strained relationships, including with his wife Ashley. Meanwhile, a disturbed individual named Ed Erdella picks up young men at bus stops and subjects them to horrifying torture. Angelo's pursuit of justice intensifies as he battles personal demons, seeks therapy, and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving missing persons. The story follows Angelo's journey to unravel the truth and bring the killer to justice while confronting his own inner turmoil.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gary Brunner
Ed Erdella
Tony Todd
Marco Aurelio
Vincent Banks
Ivan Aurelio
Danforth Comins
Rufus
Evan Daigle
Kyle Young
Holly Bonney
Diane
Oscar Torre
Angelo Mateo
Corin Nemec
Agent Boyle
Anthony Michael Frederick
Prison Guard
Justin Hill
Louisiana State Police
Christina Urias
Ashley Mateo
Justin Hill
Street Walker
Eileen Dietz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Screamfest NOLA
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shivaan Makker
- Screenplay & Story
- Shivaan Makker
- Original Score
- Isaac Rodríguez Labra, Mohammad Yousefi
- Original Title
- Hate Thyself
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sullivan McGuffin Productions, Grandave Capital, LaSalle Productions, Hyperborea Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shivaan Makker
Shivaan Makker
Isaac Rodríguez Labra, Mohammad Yousefi
Sam Reyes
Shivaan Makker, Istvan Lettang, Ruben Islas, Paul Luba, Sidd Makker
Department Leadership Roster
Shivaan Makker
Director
Shivaan Makker
Writer
Shivaan Makker
Producer
Istvan Lettang
Producer
Paul Luba
Producer
Chad Verdi Jr.
Producer
Sam Reyes
Editor
Mark Terry
Production Design
Sandra Allgood
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hate Thyself.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hate Thyself
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hate Thyself about?
In this thriller story, devout detective Angelo Matteo and his partner Rufus engage in a raid, uncovering a gruesome scene of a serial killer's victims. As they investigate, Angelo's inner demons and questions about the nature of good and evil haunt him, leading to struggles with alcohol and strained relationships, including with his wife Ashley. Meanwhile, a disturbed individual named Ed Erdella picks up young men at bus stops and subjects them to horrifying torture. Angelo's pursuit of justice intensifies as he battles personal demons, seeks therapy, and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving missing persons. The story follows Angelo's journey to unravel the truth and bring the killer to justice while confronting his own inner turmoil.
Who directed Hate Thyself?
Hate Thyself was directed by Shivaan Makker.
Who stars in Hate Thyself?
The principal cast of Hate Thyself includes Gary Brunner, Tony Todd, Vincent Banks, Danforth Comins, Evan Daigle.
When was Hate Thyself released and how long is it?
Hate Thyself was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Hate Thyself?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hate Thyself was composed by Isaac Rodríguez Labra, Mohammad Yousefi.