The Axe Murders of Villisca (2016) Horror
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- Overall Score: ☆ 2.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.4/10
The Axe Murders of Villisca Plot Synopsis:
'The Axe Murders of Villisca' is a ghost story based on the house where the notorious and still unsolved 1912 axe murders took place. Three outcast teenagers break into the house in search of answers, but discover something far beyond their worst fears.
Tony E. Valenzuela"s The Axe Murders of Villisca (2016) is inspired by the true story of a real murder house. Now, some teens claiming to be paranormal investigators are trying to bring in after hours to their inevitable doom. This film also releases on Blu-ray and DVD via Scream Factory. Robert Adamson, Jarrett Sleeper, and Alex Frnka star in The Axe Murders of Villisca.
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THE AXE MURDERS OF VILLISCA - Witness a new horror inspired by the true events that shocked a nation! On a June night in 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca suffered an unfathomable crime. Eight people--a mother, father, their four children, and two guests--were brutally murdered by an axe-wielding killer in a case that remains unsolved to this day. 104 years later, Caleb (Robert Adamson) and Denny (Jarrett Sleeper), two friends who share an interest in ghost hunting, and new girl in school Jess (Alex Frnka) sneak into the house where the infamous bloodbath occurred in hopes of recording paranormal activity. But nothing has prepared them for the supernatural force waiting to write the next chapter in the home"s bloody history.
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The Axe Murders of Villisca Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Axe Murders of Villisca Release Dates Netflix: Jun 06, 2017, VOD: Jan 20, 2017, Blu-ray: Jun 06, 2017
Writers: Kevin Abrams, Owen Egerton, Tony E. Valenzuela
Producers: Kevin Abrams, Brett Annese, Seth Caplan, Cindy Cowan, Jamie Denenberg, Jordan Feldman, Sage Scroope, Jeanna M. Spawn, Patrick Weir, Michael Wormser, Eric Neal Young
Musicians: Brandon Roberts
Cinematographers: Jeffrey Waldron
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The Axe Murders of Villisca Plot Synopsis:
'The Axe Murders of Villisca' is a ghost story based on the house where the notorious and still unsolved 1912 axe murders took place. Three outcast teenagers break into the house in search of answers, but discover something far beyond their worst fears.
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The Axe Murders of Villisca (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Axe Murders of Villisca Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Adamson | ... | Caleb Hirsche |
| Jarrett Sleeper | ... | Denny Shea |
| Alex Frnka | ... | Jess |
| Sean Whalen | ... | Reverend Kelly |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Mrs. Flanks |
| Riley Bodenstab | ... | Connor |
| Kellan Rhude | ... | Rob |
| Madison Lawlor | ... | Lena |
| Ava Kolker | ... | Ingrid |
| Jon Gries | ... | Greg |
| Brett Rickaby | ... | Caleb''s Father |
| Urs Inauen | ... | Matt |
| Savannah Stehlin | ... | Elsie Holloway |
| Sophia Linkletter | ... | Priscilla Connolly |
| Joey Graceffa | ... | Most Haunted Host |
| Rachel Winfree | ... | Margaret |
| Bree Essrig | ... | Paranormal Investigator |
| Allison Powell | ... | Jess'' Best Freind |
| Elsie Fisher | ... | Ina |
| Pete Weitzner | ... | News Anchor |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Adamson – Caleb Hirsche
- Jarrett Sleeper – Denny Shea
- Alex Frnka (b. November 16, 1988) – Jess
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Alexandra Conway - Sean Whalen (b. May 19, 1964) – Reverend Kelly
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Sean M. Whalen - Conchata Ferrell, as Mrs. Flanks, passed away at age 77 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Conchita Ferrel | Conchatta Ferrell | Conchetta Ferrell - Riley Bodenstab – Connor
- Kellan Rhude (b. July 21, 1993) – Rob
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Madison Lawlor – Lena
- Ava Kolker – Ingrid
Height: 4' 11" (1.5 m) - Jon Gries (b. June 17, 1957) – Greg
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jon Francis | Johnathan Gries | John Gries | Jonathan Gries | Jonathon Gries - Brett Rickaby (b. December 15, 1964) – Caleb''s Father
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Brett Allen Rickaby - Urs Inauen – Matt
- Savannah Stehlin – Elsie Holloway
- Sophia Linkletter – Priscilla Connolly
- Joey Graceffa (b. May 16, 1991) – Most Haunted Host
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Joey
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