''Buddy Hutchins'' is a

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starring

Jamie Kennedy James Harvey Kennedy (born May 25, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. In film, Kennedy played Randy Meeks in the ''Scream'' film series (1996–2000), which saw him as a supporting character in the first and third installments and a le ...

, written and directed by

Jared Cohn Jared Michael Cohn (also credited as Jared Michaels) is an American film director, screenwriter and actor, best known for directing '' Buddy Hitchens''. He has also directed films for The Asylum, including '' Atlantic Rim'' and ''Born Bad''. Ba ...

, and produced by

Richard Switzer Richard Switzer (born August 6, 1995) is an American film producer.. Career Switzer produced 3 feature films within 18 months of graduating high school, including the Lifetime Television film ''A Fatal Obsession'', ''Buddy Hutchins'' starring J ...

and Gabriel Campisi.

Plot

Buddy Hutchins is just a regular guy doing his best to support a wife and two kids. A recovering alcoholic, Buddy hasn't had a drink for the better part of a year, but it turns out the only reward for his good behavior is a failing business and a cheating wife. Throw in a ruthless bounty hunter and a hot-tempered ex, and Buddy's already short fuse is about to blow. Pushed over the edge and armed with a chainsaw, Buddy Hutchins is out for blood.

Cast

as Buddy Hutchins *

Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland Jr. (born October 31, 1941) is an American actress and producer. A former member of Andy Warhol's The Factory and an active member in 1960s New York avant-garde theater, she has appeared in more than 250 film and television produ ...

as Bertha *

Sara Malakul Lane Sara Malakul Grove () is a Thai-American actress and former model. She has appeared in numerous Thai and Hollywood films. She most notably featured in the ''Kickboxer'' action film franchise across several films as the female lead. Early life Sa ...

as Evelyn *Hiram A. Murray as Detective Hunter *

David Gere David Gere (born February 15, 1975) is an American film producer, actor, artist, and business entrepreneur. Biography David James Gere was born in Cromwell, Connecticut. His mother and sister were killed in an accident during his childhood. H ...

as Don *Steve Hanks as Troy *

as Joel *Demetrius Stear as Ryan *Remington Moses as Stephanie

Production

The film was shot in February 2014 in

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with a large portion shot in Van Nuys, California, and director Jared Cohn's house. The film was executive produced by Santino Aquino, Gabriel Campisi, and Judy Kim, and stars

, and Sara Malakul Lane. The screenplay was also written by Cohn, ten years prior to production.

Release

The film was released on February 14, 2015 (

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) in the United States.

References

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* 2015 films 2015 thriller films American slasher films Films about alcoholism Films shot in Los Angeles 2010s English-language films Films directed by Jared Cohn 2010s American films English-language thriller films {{2010s-thriller-film-stub