Man Kills, Jesus Saves is the second feature from independent production company UnHollywood Films and the third to come from the award winning Slasher Studios. In 2014 UnHollywood Films completed their first feature film Practice Makes Perfect (set to be released in April 2016). In 2014 Slasher Studios released their award winning cult classic Don’t Go to the Reunion and are currently in post-production on their second feature Dismembering Christmas (directed by Austin Bosley).

A tribute to gory 1980s slashers like Friday the 13th and Sleepaway Camp, Man Kills, Jesus Saves can best be described as The Burning meets Wet Hot American Summer. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a summer camp based slasher, or a period piece in the genre for that matter, so let’s make it happen!

Written and directed by Practice Makes Perfect’s Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell (The Hutchcast, The Extractor), Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Zach Benard (Somewhere Else), and Gregg Golding (Battle Fetish Cosplay Drones), Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production in late August, pending the success of this Kickstarter.

“Set in 1988 West Virginia, Man Kills, Jesus Saves centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. (Jayme Karales). As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and gay correction therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts to find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Meanwhile, one of the counselors has plans of her own… Aspiring journalist and social activist Elizabeth Kimball (Alexandra Naughton) has decided to take the ‘gonzo’ approach and go undercover to unearth hardcore evidence that will shut the camp down permanently and thus save lives. However, what she uncovers is far worse than what anyone could have ever imagined…”

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Anthony Martel (Somewhere Else) will officially be playing the part of veteran camp counselor Zane in the upcoming horror film Man Kills, Jesus Saves.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, ‘Man Kills, Jesus Saves’ centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Written and directed by Practice Makes Perfect’s Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell, Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Zach Benard (Somewhere Else), and Gregg Golding (Battle Cosplay Fetish Drones), Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production this August, pending the success of a Kickstarter campaign set to begin June 15th.

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Marla Van Lanen (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas) has officially signed on to play a role only known as “Mother” in the upcoming horror film Man Kills, Jesus Saves.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, ‘Man Kills, Jesus Saves’ centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Written and directed by Practice Makes Perfect’s Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell, Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Zach Benard (Somewhere Else), and Gregg Golding (Battle Cosplay Fetish Drones), Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production this August, pending the success of a Kickstarter campaign set to begin June 15th.

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The acclaimed artist behind such works as The Extractor, who’s done art for notable musicians like Chris Cornell and Bring me the Horizon will officially be making his acting debut in Man Kills, Jesus Saves as a mysterious refugee named Jesús. Not much has been revealed about the role, but it is said to be a notable part in the film.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, ‘Man Kills, Jesus Saves’ centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Written and directed by Practice Makes Perfect’s Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell, Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Zach Benard (Somewhere Else), and Gregg Golding (Battle Cosplay Fetish Drones), Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production this August, pending the success of a Kickstarter campaign set to begin June 15th.

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Actress Lea Ruwaldt (Mobius, Inked) and Gary Miller (The Hutchcast, Practice Makes Perfect) have officially signed on for the upcoming UnHollywood/Slasher Studios horror film Man Kills, Jesus Saves.

Neither of their parts have been disclosed at this time but Ruwaldt is slated to play one of the youth counselors in the film and Miller will likely be playing someone a lot nastier.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, ‘Man Kills, Jesus Saves’ centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Written and directed by Practice Makes Perfect’s Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell, Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Zach Benard (Somewhere Else), and Gregg Golding (Battle Cosplay Fetish Drones), Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production this August, pending the success of a Kickstarter campaign set to begin June 15th.

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Peter Stickles (Evil Bong 3-D, Strangers with Candy) and Latin for Truth frontman Charles Ray Hastings Jr. have officially boarded the cast of the upcoming UnHollywood/Slasher Studios feature Man Kills, Jesus Saves.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, ‘Man Kills, Jesus Saves’ centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Stickles is slated to play a drug-hunting entrepreneur by the name of Aras and Hastings will take on the role of Bobby Jon Reinhold, previously announced to be played by Practice Makes Perfect star Michael Malkiewicz. Malkiewicz and Practice Makes Perfect co-star Alex Hand left the project in May due to scheduling conflicts.

Written and helmed by Practice Makes Perfect director Jayme Karales, Man Kills, Jesus Saves will enter production this August, pending the success of a Kickstarter campaign set to begin June 10th.

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Alexandra Naughton (CTRL ALT DELETE, Control) [pictured center], Gregg Golding (Cosplay Fetish Battle Drones, 001Trolling) [pictured center left], and newcomer Ivana Bellorado [pictured center right] have signed onto the upcoming UnHollywood & Slasher Studios horror/comedy Man Kills, Jesus Saves, set to begin production this August.

They join Jayme Karales, Michael Malkiewicz, Alexander Hand, and Kenney Dorcely as counselors of a Bible studies camp known for its inhumane treatment of campers and, well, even worse things…
Man Kills, Jesus Saves is scheduled for a fall 2016 release.

The UnHollywood Films/Slasher Studios crossover event will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise $10,000 in funds on June 1st of this year. The campaign will run for 30 days and offer unique rewards like: personalized writing advice from professional screenwriters, a walk-on-role in the film, signed copies of the movie on DVD and Blu-Ray, digital copies, having your name featured in the ‘special thanks’ credits of the film, access to exclusive production diaries, and many other perks.

Set in 1988 West Virginia, Man Kills, Jesus Saves centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.
In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

Man Kills, Jesus Saves is set to start production in late August and is slated for a fall 2016 theatrical release.

Slasher Studios and UnHollywood Films are teaming up this August for Man Kills, Jesus Saves. Slasher Studios is primarily known for their award winning horror film Don’t Go to the Reunion and the upcoming holiday themed slasher Dismembering Christmas, written by Kevin Sommerfield and Steve Goltz and directed by Austin Bosley. UnHollywood Films is best known for the upcoming Michael Malkiewicz-starring vehicle Practice Makes Perfect and the limited-run comic book series The Extractor, written by Jayme Karales and illustrated by Joel Amat Güell.

Written and directed by Jayme Karales and produced by Joel Amat Güell (The Extractor, Practice Makes Perfect) and Kevin Sommerfield (Don’t Go to the Reunion, Dismembering Christmas), Man Kills, Jesus Saves stars Jayme Karales (Practice Makes Perfect, The Hutchcast) as Duane Sheppard Jr., Michael Malkiewicz (Practice Makes Perfect) as his toady Bobby Jon Reinhold, and features Alex Hand (Practice Makes Perfect) and Kenney Dorcely (Gooby Pls) as two of the camp counselors.

Plot synopsis:
Set in 1988 West Virginia, Man Kills, Jesus Saves centers around a Bible Studies camp for children led by the ever ‘hip’ youth pastor Duane Sheppard Jr. As he and his collective of Christ-loving youth counselors begin setting up camp for the season, a series of strange happenings occur that rattle the members of the site and, in turn, lead to several murders committed by an unidentified killer.

In the midst of this, Duane and the camp itself face the potential of scandal and condemnation due to long held rumors of inhumane treatment and ‘gay correction’ therapies surfacing in The Village Voice. Duane struggles to cover up the murders to avoid further bad publicity and attempts find the killer before things escalate to the point of no return.

A Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the production is set to begin in June of this year, and will offer perks like: a walk-on role in the film, signed merchandise such as DVDs and props, and writing advice from more than three different screenwriters.

Man Kills, Jesus Saves marks the third Slasher Studios feature, the second UnHollywood film, and the first collaboration between the two.

Man Kills, Jesus Saves is currently slated for a Fall 2016 theatrical release.