Action cinema fans, we have your first look at cult icon Vernon Wells in Michael Matteo Rossi's indie action flick, The Charisma Killers, with a trailer exclusive and acquistion announcement.
When the old mentor of seven killers finds out he has terminal cancer, he gives them all an opportunity at his fortune to prove themselves for one night only to exact revenge.
The fine folks at DeskPop Entertainment have acquired the action pic and plan on releasing it on VOD on November 1st. You may recall that DeskPop first made a name for themselves when they distributed the holiday horror indie The Mean One, a slasher take on the beloved Dr. Seuss tale, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
As mentioned at the start, The Charisma Killers stars cult icon Vernon Wells. They are joined by Vanessa Angel, Jessica McKay, Marnette Patterson, Jackie Moore and Paul Logan. The pic was written, directed and produced by Rossi.
The trailer awaits you below.
In The Charisma Killers, a rogue ex-detective (Vernon Wells) who has mentored seven professional killers finds out he has terminal cancer. Offering his pupils a final chance to prove themselves and avenge him, the old man has the group target a police promotion party - with the killer who racks up the largest body count taking home his personal fortune.Written and directed by Michael Matteo Rossi (Shadows, Murder Syndicate), the action/thriller stars Vanessa Angel (Kingpin, King of New York), Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior, Commando), WWE Superstar Jessica McKay, Marnette Patterson (American Sniper), Jackie Moore (Dawn), and Days of Our Lives' Paul Logan.The sales deal was negotiated by Mat Levy, Executive Vice President of DeskPop Entertainment, and writer/director/producer Michael Matteo Rossi.