Olivia Reed
Get ready for a chilling thrill! Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse are set to unleash the horror film Street Trash, a fresh spiritual sequel to the 1980s cult horror classic, on Digital platforms starting November 19.
Directed by the talented Ryan Kruger (“Warrior,” Fried Barry), who also co-wrote the film with James C. Williamson (Fried Barry), this reimagining of the 1987 classic Street Trash is based on the original movie by Roy Frumkes & Jim Muro.
Not just behind the camera, Kruger also shares the screen with a stellar cast including Sean Cameron Michael, Donna Cormack-Thomson, Joe Vaz, Lloyd Martinez Newkirk, Shuraigh Meyer, Gary Green, and Warrick Grier.
Set in a dystopian future South Africa, the government has taken a drastic approach to the escalating homeless crisis.
“A motley crew of homeless individuals must fight back before they are rounded up and literally liquidated.”
“Our version of Street Trash is set in Cape Town, South Africa, where the widening gap between the rich and poor has drastically altered the world,” Kruger shares. “I was a huge fan of the original Street Trash as a kid, and I’m ecstatic to introduce a new generation to the melting madness that made the original such a classic.”
Filmed entirely on 35mm, the film is produced by Justin Martell and Matt Manjourides of US-based studio Not the Funeral Home (“The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs”), with original Street Trash producer Roy Frumkes and director Jim Muro, along with Bad Dragon and genre film restoration outfit Vinegar Syndrome (New York Ninja), all serving as Executive Producers. Chris McGurk, Brandon Hill, Brad Miska, and Yolanda Macias Executive Produce for Cineverse.
The 1987 cult classic Street Trash was a darkly comedic and gritty horror film that has earned a dedicated following over the years due to its distinct style and unapologetically bizarre approach to storytelling. Directed by J. Michael Muro, the movie was set in the decaying and squalid streets of Brooklyn, New York as it delves into the lives of various eccentric characters, each struggling to survive in their harsh and unforgiving environment.
“I’m thrilled to reinterpret the original story, update it to better reflect the times we live in and give it a new and original spin,” continues Kruger. “While our reimagining features new, exciting plot elements that give the film many bizarre twists and turns, the core of the film lies with our diverse and unique cast of characters. As a director, I am very character-centric and I can’t wait to see our strange and hilarious ensemble on screen together as they navigate the hostile streets of Cape Town. Our version of Street Trash will be raw, hilarious, packed with vibrant characters and multi-colored explosions of gooey greatness.”
Don’t miss out! The original Street Trash (1987) will also melt its way onto SCREAMBOX on November 19.
Horror community writer since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owner of Eli Roth’s prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Proud parent of four awesome cats. Still enjoys playing with toys.
