Don't Say Its Name
Synopsis
After environmental activist Kharis Redwater is called back to the living world by her mother Mary Lynn after a questionable “accident” that cost Kharis her life, an ancient spirit is reborn outside of a small northern town out of revenge for the loss of her daughter’s life. Kharis returns as a Wheetago, a ferocious creature that only gets hungrier the more it eats. Can an ex-military Park Ranger, Stacy Cole, and Police Officer, Betty Stonechild, call back their traditional teachings to stop Kharis before she continues to feed on all who get in her way?
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Type: Teaser • Published 2022-07-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rueben Martell
- Screenplay & Story
- Rueben Martell, Gerald Wexler
- Original Score
- Beau Shiminsky
- Original Title
- Don't Say Its Name
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Chaos, a Film Company, Vortex Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rueben Martell
Rueben Martell, Gerald Wexler
Beau Shiminsky
Bridget Durnford
Carolyn McMaster, Rene Jean Collins, David Bond, Carly James
Department Leadership Roster
Rueben Martell
Director
Rueben Martell
Writer
Gerald Wexler
Writer
Bridget Durnford
Editor
Lianne Smith
Costume Design
Carolyn McMaster
Producer
Rene Jean Collins
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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What is Don't Say Its Name about?
After environmental activist Kharis Redwater is called back to the living world by her mother Mary Lynn after a questionable “accident” that cost Kharis her life, an ancient spirit is reborn outside of a small northern town out of revenge for the loss of her daughter’s life. Kharis returns as a Wheetago, a ferocious creature that only gets hungrier the more it eats. Can an ex-military Park Ranger, Stacy Cole, and Police Officer, Betty Stonechild, call back their traditional teachings to stop Kharis before she continues to feed on all who get in her way?
Who directed Don't Say Its Name?
Don't Say Its Name was directed by Rueben Martell.
Who stars in Don't Say Its Name?
The principal cast of Don't Say Its Name includes Julian Black Antelope, Samuel Marty, Sera-Lys McArthur, Madison Walsh, Tom Carey.
When was Don't Say Its Name released and how long is it?
Don't Say Its Name was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Say Its Name?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Say Its Name was composed by Beau Shiminsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Say Its Name?
Don't Say Its Name holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).