The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer
World Premiere

The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer

Spotlight Narrative
Feature | United States | 102 MINUTES | English | English subtitles
Comedy, Drama

In this darkly comedic tale, a struggling writer (John Magaro) finds his life taking a bizarre turn when he befriends a retired serial killer (Steve Buscemi) who becomes his unlikely marriage counselor and muse. As the writer grapples with his second novel and a crumbling marriage to his disillusioned wife (Britt Lower), the former killer reluctantly offers guidance on both matters, leading to a series of twists and turns that blur the lines between reality and fiction. 

With a talented cast delivering engaging performances, this film offers a fresh take on familiar tropes and subverts expectations of both the comedy and serial killer genres.––Jarod Neece


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Tolga Karacelik
Director
Tolga Karacelik
Producer
Scott Aharoni, Sinan Eczacibasi, Alihan Yalcindag, Wren Arthur, Steve Buscemi, Alex Peace Power, Mustafa Kaymak, Tolga Karacelik
Screenwriter
Tolga Karacelik
Cinematographer
Natalie Kingston
Editor
Evren Lus
Composer
Nathan Klein
Executive Producer
John Magaro, Britt Lower, Aykut Sanver, Kanat Dogramaci, Eppie Ozen, Daniel John Goldberg, Julien Levesque, Ahmet Kenan Bilgic, Can Gursoy, Tara Khorti, Irmak Pakdemir, Peter Veverka, Ali Yururer, Aret Tasciyan
Cast
Steve Buscemi, John Magaro, Britt Lower

Contacts
US Sales Contact
Kristen Konvitz
UTA
New York, NY 10111
Phone: 424 258 2603
kristen.konvitz@unitedtalent.com
International Sales Contact
Kristen Konvitz
UTA
New York, NY 10111
Phone: 424 258 2603
kristen.konvitz@unitedtalent.com
Print Source
Scott Aharoni
Curious Gremlin
Commack, NY 11725
Phone: 516 507 9827
scottaharoni@gmail.com
Press Contact
Erica Abrams
Falco Ink.
New York , NY 10019
Phone: 6108041662
ericaabrams@falcoink.com
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