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. It stars Jamie Bernadette, Angelina Danielle Cama, Kaiti Wallen, Mel Novak, and Harley Wallen.

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.

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.

Cast

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.

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

Release

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

Reception

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

Sequel

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

Accolades

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

References

  1. ↑ "Trailer: ASH AND BONE Looks Like Good Old Fashioned Backwoods Torture-Porn". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "'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. 1 2 "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.