ABOUT DARKMATCH
A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.
Written & Directed By:
Lowell Dean
Cast:
Chris Jericho – Leader
Ayisha Issa – Miss Behave
Steven Ogg – Joe Lean
Sara Canning – Kate The Great
Michael Eklund – Spencer
Jonathan Cherry – Rusty
Mo Adan – Enigma
LOWELL DEAN
Lowell Dean is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker with a talent for the twisted.
He is best known for writing and directing the horror-comedy WOLFCOP and its sequel ANOTHER WOLFCOP. These films quickly achieved cult status following their theatrical release across Canada and the USA. They won numerous awards, including the Audience Choice Award for Best Canadian Feature at the Fantasia International Film Festival, Best Horror Feature at the Arizona Underground Film Festival, and the Special Jury Award at the Fantasporto Fantasy Film Festival. The films also garnered nominations for five Canadian Comedy Awards, including Best Writing and Best Directing. The success of the WOLFCOP films spawned a franchise, complete with special editions, soundtracks, action figures, and comic books.
In addition to DARK MATCH, Lowell recently wrote and directed DIE ALONE, a post-apocalyptic love story starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Douglas Smith, Kimberly-Sue Murray, and Frank Grillo.
“Wrestling with Satan (and Chris Jericho) in a Fun, Retro-Flavored Exploitation Blowout”
– Variety –
THE DARKMATCH DIARIES
“Smarter than it looks, it’s a droll and lively chunk of retro schlock sure to please genre fans well beyond its Fantasia Fest premiere.”
– Variety –
