The Axe Murders of Villisca is a 2016 American horror film directed by Tony E. Valenzuela (creator of the genre YouTube channel BlackBoxTV), making his feature-length directorial debut. It was written by Owen Egerton (Follow), based on a story by Kevin Abrams and Tony E. Valenzuela. It produced by Seth Caplan and was formerly known as Villisca.
IFC Midnight has picked up North American rights whilst production company Film Mode Entertainment has retained international rights.
Main cast:
Robert Adamson (Dr. Chopper), Jarrett Sleeper (Fight of the Living Dead), Alex Frnka, Riley Bodenstab, Kellan Rhude, Conchata Ferrell (Two and Half Men; Krampus), Jon Gries, Urs Inauen, Claude Knowlton.
Plot:
The Axe Murders of Villisca focuses on the paranormal repercussions of what many consider to be one of the most horrifying unsolved murders in the United States. Now used as a tourist destination, the Villisca Axe Murder House has terrified visitors from around the world and is considered one of the most haunted houses in America.
The film follows the present day story of three troubled teens who decide to break in and spend the night at the house, forever changing who they are and what is known about the original murders…
