The Bad Man
“How long can you hold on to your humanity?”
Synopsis
A young couple, Mary and PJ, are kidnapped in their own home by a sadistic clown who wants to break their spirits and sell them into servitude to a cult of wealthy deviants. Mary holds onto her humanity through trial after trial, desperately looking for a way to escape her torment and rescue PJ from his own madness. But time is running out -- and auction day is coming...
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'The Bad Man' Coming This Fall! (Trailer 2)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nightmares Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Schirmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Schirmer
- Original Title
- The Bad Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Chameleon Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Schirmer
Scott Schirmer
Richard Stringham
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Schirmer
Director
Scott Schirmer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Man
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What is The Bad Man about?
A young couple, Mary and PJ, are kidnapped in their own home by a sadistic clown who wants to break their spirits and sell them into servitude to a cult of wealthy deviants. Mary holds onto her humanity through trial after trial, desperately looking for a way to escape her torment and rescue PJ from his own madness. But time is running out -- and auction day is coming...
Who directed The Bad Man?
The Bad Man was directed by Scott Schirmer.
Who stars in The Bad Man?
The principal cast of The Bad Man includes Ellie Church, Arthur Cullipher, Jason Crowe, Dave Parker, Alyss Winkler.
When was The Bad Man released and how long is it?
The Bad Man was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad Man?
The Bad Man holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).