Ash and Bone

Ash and Bone
Directed byHarley Wallen
Written byBret Miller
Produced by
  • Harley Wallen
  • Nancy Oeswein
  • Angelina Danielle Cama
  • Annette Cama
  • Lexi Eve Cama
  • John Lepper
  • Adam Whitton
  • Kaiti Wallen
  • Joseph Williamson
Starring
CinematographyAlex Gasparetto
Edited byAlex Gasparetto
Music bySimone Cilio
Production
companies
  • Painted Creek Productions
  • Cama Productions
  • Auburn Moon Productions
Distributed byDeskpop Entertainment
Release date
  • October 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ash and Bone is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Harley Wallen.[1][2][3] It stars Jamie Bernadette, Angelina Danielle Cama, Kaiti Wallen, Mel Novak, and Harley Wallen.[4][5]

Plot

Rebellious teenager Cassie Vanderbilt is brought by her father Lucas and stepmother Sarah to a remote Michigan lake town. She learns of deranged siblings Clete and May McKinley, rumored to murder young women from their isolated farmhouse.[6]

After Cassie and two locals break in and uncover evidence of killings, the McKinleys target the family, escalating the trip into a violent struggle for survival.[7]

Cast

  • Jamie Bernadette as Anna Lambeth
  • Angelina Danielle Cama as Cassie Vanderbilt
  • Kaiti Wallen as Sarah Vanderbilt
  • Harley Wallen as Lucas Vanderbilt
  • Erika Hoveland as May McKinley
  • Jimmy Doom as Clete McKinley
  • Mel Novak as Bartender Louie
  • Calhoun Koenig as Tina

Production

The film was directed and co-produced by Harley Wallen. Principal photography took place in rural Michigan, using local locations including a real abandoned farmhouse.[2]

Jamie Bernadette replaced Scout Taylor-Compton in the role of Anna after Taylor-Compton was initially cast in May 2019.[8]

Release

The film was released on digital and VOD platforms on October 4, 2022, with a limited theatrical release beginning October 14, 2022.[9]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews.[10] Bobby LePire of Film Threat gave it a 8.5 out of 10.[11] Michael DeFellipo of Horror Society rated it 8/10.[6]

Sequel

A sequel, Ash and Bone - Part II, was announced and entered pre-production in 2023.[12]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2021 Fright Night Film Fest Best Feature Film (Slasher) Ash and Bone Nominated [13]

References

  1. ^ "Trailer: ASH AND BONE Looks Like Good Old Fashioned Backwoods Torture-Porn". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "'Halloween' Star Scout Taylor-Compton To Lead Feature Thriller 'Ash & Bone'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  3. ^ "Ash and Bone: Jamie Bernadette horror film to get theatrical release from Deskpop". joblo.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "Jamie Bernadette Replaces Scout Taylor-Compton in 'Ash and Bone'". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "New Poster for Harley Wallen's "Ash and Bone" Starring Jamie Bernadette and Mel Novak". promotehorror.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Review: Harley Wallen's Ash And Bone". horrorsociety.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  7. ^ "ASH AND BONE Harley Wallen! reviews". moviesandmania.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "Jamie Bernadette Steps In For Scout Taylor-Crompton In 'Ash And Bone'". horrorfuel.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "First Look At Colm Feore Western 'Six Days To Die'; Acquisitions By Bungalow, Freestyle, Gravitas & Deskpop; 'Arctic Void' Trailer; More – Film Briefs". deadline.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "Ash and Bone". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Ash And Bone". filmthreat.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "Ash and Bone 2 in the Works with Original Cast". movieweb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  13. ^ "Fright Night Film Festival, US". imdb.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.