The Torturer
Synopsis
Based on the short story from the Nailbiters collection, written and adapted by award-winning and bestselling author Paul Kane, this film tells the story of Andy Brooks - a man who wakes up in a cell and is consequently interrogated for information.
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The Torturer//Trailer//Short Film// - Starring Paul T. Taylor and Lawrence Varnado //NOW STREAMING
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$40K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Manco
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Kane
- Original Score
- Paragraph
- Original Title
- The Torturer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Worldwide Gross
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Little Spark Films, Samhain Studios Pro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Manco
Paul Kane
Paragraph
Jörg Viktor Steins-Lauss
Catalina Querida, Joe Miglio
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Manco
Director
Jörg Viktor Steins-Lauss
Director of Photography
Catalina Querida
Producer
Joe Miglio
Producer
Paul Kane
Writer
Jayson Atz
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Torturer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Torturer about?
Based on the short story from the Nailbiters collection, written and adapted by award-winning and bestselling author Paul Kane, this film tells the story of Andy Brooks - a man who wakes up in a cell and is consequently interrogated for information.
Who directed The Torturer?
The Torturer was directed by Joe Manco.
Who stars in The Torturer?
The principal cast of The Torturer includes Paul T. Taylor, Lawrence Varnado, Kristin Keith, Cory W. Ahre, Robb Hudspeth.
When was The Torturer released and how long is it?
The Torturer was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Torturer?
The Torturer had a reported production budget of $10K and grossed $50K at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Torturer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Torturer was composed by Paragraph.