Emmy-nominated directors and ”American Vandal“Co -author Kevin and Matthew McManus Am back at SXSW with a revenge thriller who thinks of another filmmaking duo: The Daniels.
McManus brothers wrote and cooperated ”Redux Redux“An act film that extends over different multivers. The dash of Daniel’s best picture -winning “Everything Everywhere at A Onle” could make “Redux Redux” one of the liveliest titles on SXSW 2025 (where “everything everywhere at once” also Premiere, think about you).
The official synopsis for “Redux Redux” states: “In an attempt to avenge his daughter’s death, Irene Kelly travels through the parallel universe and kills her daughter’s murderer over and over. She grows dependent on the revenge streak and puts her own humanity in danger. ”
Michaela McManus (Kevin and Matthew’s sister and their often star) lead the film, along with supportive turns from Stella Marcus, Jim Cummings, Taylor Misiak, Grace van Diena and Jeremy Holm.
“Redux Redux” debuts at SXSW as a sales title. The McManus duo previously premiered for its dark comedy function “Funeral Kings” at the 2012 festival. Kevin and Matthew McManus told indifire In an interview when they have always strived to be a filmmaker.
“We became addicted to filmmaking under the 5th or 6th grade,” said the brothers. “It was after a couple of school projects that we asked our dad if we could bring his camcorder to our best friend’s house. He was cool with it, as long as we were really careful … It didn’t take long for us to run it in the ground. We filmed so much that it stopped working completely. “
The duo further quoted the influence of playwright Martin McDonagh on their filmography. “We read a lot of gigs by Martin McDonagh at that time,” they said in 2012. “He finds the perfect mix of dark humor, credible characters and a convincing story.”
Kevin and Matthew McManus earlier 2020 horror movie “The Block Island Sound”, which also played the lead role “Redux Redux” actress Michaela McManus.
Kevin and Matthew McManus were writers and producers in the beloved scriptful anthology series “American Vandal”, which used the template for real criminal documentaries to fictional real stories. Netflix series was canceled After two seasons 2018. “American Vandal” received a Peabody award and a Emmy nominationand were among indiecys Best TV Program 2017. Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda created the show.
“Redux Redux” premieres Saturday March 8 at SXSW. XYZ movies handle North American sales and Blue Finch movies that handle international sales. Check out the teaser, an indifire exclusive, below.
