While most well adjusted people have been stuffing themselves with turkey and putting up their Christmas trees, the Odyssee Pictures crew has been hard at work shooting a new retro slasher (or “smasher”) movie to utterly delight horror fanatics around the world. SWEATSHOP is based on a Ted Geoghegan (Nikos, Barricade, Fearmakers) concept. Stacy Davidson (Domain of the Damned) co-wrote and directed, and served as cinematographer. Laura Bryant is the producer, with Mel House (Witchcraft 13, Closet Space) co-producing.

The film stars Domain of the Damned alumni Ashley Kay, Naika Malveaux, Krystal “Vampirita” Freeman, and Brent D. Himes who also appeared in Mr. Hell. Joining them are Melanie Donihoo (Closet Space), Peyton Wetzel (Closet Space, The Flesh Keeper), Danielle Jones (Closet Space), Julin (Spirit Camp), and newcomer Vincent Guerrara.

Of course, you can’t make a horror omelet without breaking some skulls, so filling the shoes of the maniacal, bloodthirsty murderer known only as “The Beast” is Jeremy Sumrall, who many horror convention goers may know as proprietor of the horror merchandise boutique Necrobilia.

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