Squealer (2023 film)

"The Pig Farmer" redirects here. For other uses, see Pig Farmer (disambiguation).

Squealer
Film poster
Directed by	Andy Armstrong
Written by	Andy Armstrong Danielle Burgio
Produced by	Jason Armstrong Stephen Morgenstern Cameron Goodrich Rob Goodrich
Starring	Wes Chatham Ronnie Gene Blevins Katherine Moennig Graham Greene Theo Rossi Tyrese Gibson
Cinematography	Kevin Ward Dean Mitchell
Edited by	Jamieson Tabb
Music by	Julien Knafo
Distributed by	Lionsgate Films
Release date	November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)[1]
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Squealer is a 2023 American horror thriller film, co-written, produced, and directed by Andy Armstrong. It stars Wes Chatham, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Katherine Moennig, Graham Greene, Theo Rossi, and Tyrese Gibson. It was released on November 3, 2023. Barry Hertz of The Globe and Mail wrote that the film "appears to be inspired by the crimes of Canadian murderer Robert Pickton."^[2]

Premise

Young women are disappearing in a small town. A social worker and a police officer follow clues to a swine farm.^[1][3][4]

Cast

• Wes Chatham as Jack
• Ronnie Gene Blevins as Theodore ("Squealer")
• Katherine Moennig as Earline
• Graham Greene as Joe
• Theo Rossi as Danny D.
• Tyrese Gibson as Officer Paul

Production

In May 2022, it was announced Andy Armstrong would make his directorial debut with Squealer from a screenplay co-written by Armstrong and Danielle Burgio.^[5] Prior to release, the film used the working title The Pig Farmer.^[2][6]

References

1. Mack, Andrew (October 10, 2023). "SQUEALER Trailer: Horror Flick Inspired by Real Life Events Coming November 3rd". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
2. Hertz, Barry (February 16, 2023). "Movie starring Tyrese Gibson appears to be inspired by Canadian murderer Robert Pickton". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023. An American film titled The Pig Farmer, whose promotional art invites audiences to 'meet history's worst serial killer,' appears to be inspired by the crimes of Canadian murderer Robert Pickton.
3. Beth McAndrews, Mary (October 23, 2023). "'Squealer': Get An Exclusive Look At The Disturbing Serial Killer Film". Dread Central. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
4. Squires, John (October 10, 2023). "'Squealer' Red Band Trailer – Tyrese Gibson Stars in Rated 'R' Serial Killer Movie from Lionsgate". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
5. Yossman, K.J. (May 17, 2022). "Andy Armstrong's Serial Killer Movie 'Squealer' Launches Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
6. "Squealer". The Film Catalogue. Independent Film & Television Alliance. Retrieved January 26, 2024.

External links

• Squealer at IMDb