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Paget Brewster, Madeline Zima and More Join LGBTQ+ Horror Movie ‘Hypochondriac’

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Pictured: Paget Brewster in "Criminal Minds"

Addison Heimann’s feature directorial debut will be titled Hypochondriac, and Deadline brings us a big ole batch of casting news today for the LGBTQ-themed horror movie.

The film’s cast will include Zach Villa (American Horror StoryDestroyer), Devon Graye (DexterI Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore.), Madeline Zima (Californication, Showtime’s Twin Peaks), Chris Doubek (BoyhoodBacurau), Marlene Forte (Knives OutFear the Walking Dead), Paget Brewster (Criminal MindsCommunity), Adam Busch (Buffy the Vampire SlayerLéon: The Professional), Michael Cassidy (Army of the DeadBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Peter Mensah (Starz’s SpartacusAvatar) and Debra Wilson (MADtvMoon Manor).

In Hypochondriac, “A young potter’s life devolves into chaos as he loses function of his body while being haunted by the physical manifestation of his childhood trauma.”

Deadline also notes, “Addison Heimann is a queer filmmaker whose goal is to elevate and empower queer characters in the genre space. His shorts and web series have played the Chicago International Film Festival, Fantasia, Inside Out, Atlanta International, the Nashville Film Festival, Outfest, and the New York Television Festival, among others. They can also be seen online via Dust, Omeleto, Film Shortage, and Revry.”

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‘Byte’ Trailer – Indie Horror Movie Downloads an App That Turns People into Werewolves

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In the wake of Larry Fessenden’s werewolf movie Blackout releasing at home just last week, werewolf horror returns with the indie film Byte being unleashed later this week.

After its world premiere at the HorrorHound Film Festival in March, we’ve learned that Byte will be available April 18 on streaming platforms. Watch the official trailer below.

“In a concept generated for today’s Gen Z audience, the film follows a group of college-aged friends who become concerned when one of them discovers a mysterious phone app that turns users into werewolves. Meanwhile, a spate of violent killings plagues the city.”

Kayden Bryce, Marshall Vargas, Carlie Allen, Stephen Nicholas Knight, Debbie Scaletta, Bill Schroeder, Cali Jacobs, Candela Orio, Amanda Yanzanny, and Chris Hahn star.

Eddie Lengyel (Mother Krampus 2, American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet) directs and produces from his screenplay. Fellow producer is Marie Lengyel. Jeff Miller (Ouija House) and Ronnie D. Lee (The Toybox) executive produce. Mick Kunz shot and edited the film.

“I think our concept of ‘technology meets werewolves’ is something audiences will dig,” producer Jeff Miller said in a statement. “Grab a pizza, sit back, and enjoy!”

Byte is a co-production between Millman Productions, Fright Teck Pictures, and Ron Lee Productions. In addition to the trailer, you’ll also find the upcoming film’s poster art below.

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