The Axe Murders of Villisca
“In 1912, eight people were brutally murdered in their house. This house.”
Synopsis
Three ghost-hunting high-schoolers visit the Moore House in Villisca, Iowa—the site of one of America’s most grisly unsolved mass murders. After their private tour is interrupted, the group sneaks back in at night, unaware of the otherworldly terror that awaits them.
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The Axe Murders of Villisca - Official Trailer I HD I IFC MidnightOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-20
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Robert Adamson
Caleb
Jarrett Sleeper
Denny
Alex Frnka
Jess
Conchata Ferrell
Mrs. Flanks
Jon Gries
Greg
Sean Whalen
Reverend Kelly
Riley Bodenstab
Connor
Kellan Rhude
Rob
Madison Lawlor
Lena
Ava Kolker
Ingrid
Elsie Fisher
Ina
Jarid Root
Herman Moore
Brett Rickaby
Caleb's Father
Urs Inauen
Matt
Savannah Stehlin
Elsie Holloway
Sophia Linkletter
Priscilla Connolly
Joey Graceffa
Most Haunted Host
Rachel Winfree
Margaret
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 31, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony E. Valenzuela
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Egerton, Tony E. Valenzuela, Kevin Abrams
- Original Score
- Brandon Roberts
- Original Title
- The Axe Murders of Villisca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Ketchum Labs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony E. Valenzuela
Owen Egerton, Tony E. Valenzuela, Kevin Abrams
Brandon Roberts
Jeffrey Waldron, George Nienhuis, Zach Voytas
Tony E. Valenzuela
Michael Wormser, Seth Caplan
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Waldron
Director of Photography
Tony E. Valenzuela
Director
Owen Egerton
Writer
Michael Wormser
Producer
Matthew Trotter
Production Design
Seth Caplan
Producer
Carrie Grace
Costume Design
Brandon Roberts
Original Music Composer
Carolyn Day
Stunt Coordinator
Tony E. Valenzuela
Editor
Marie Jach
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is The Axe Murders of Villisca about?
Three ghost-hunting high-schoolers visit the Moore House in Villisca, Iowa—the site of one of America’s most grisly unsolved mass murders. After their private tour is interrupted, the group sneaks back in at night, unaware of the otherworldly terror that awaits them.
Who directed The Axe Murders of Villisca?
The Axe Murders of Villisca was directed by Tony E. Valenzuela.
Who stars in The Axe Murders of Villisca?
The principal cast of The Axe Murders of Villisca includes Robert Adamson, Jarrett Sleeper, Alex Frnka, Conchata Ferrell, Jon Gries.
When was The Axe Murders of Villisca released and how long is it?
The Axe Murders of Villisca was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Axe Murders of Villisca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Axe Murders of Villisca was composed by Brandon Roberts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Axe Murders of Villisca?
The Axe Murders of Villisca holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).