Dead on Distribution
A B-movie filmmaker pursues a distribution deal for his latest slasher, even as the lead actor harbors unsavory ideas about how to promote the film after its poor reception.
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Alasdair Gretton
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Raymond Lesley
Alasdair Gretton brings us another gory, twisted tale. _«Dead on Distribution»_ is another psychedelic trip - this time a 15 minute short set in the world of 1980s "video nasty" production. True to the genre, this is a _bona fide_ "slasher". The film begins with an 80s-style unauthorised distribution warning screen and a retro graphics title page. We see Danny Felt (Jacob Poole) trying to persuade the distributor William Flagg (Brian M. Clarke) to promote his film "Lead Rains Down at Midnight". Shot almost entirely indoors in two locations - the Grand Pavillion in Matlock Bath, where the film was premièred and, appropriately, the 80s Video Store in Alfreton - this is a fast-paced and intimate film. In keeping with the theme, we are treated to blood, ballistics and boobs. As with _«Masked Conspiracy»_, the film is full of flashing effects, distorted close-ups and jarring cutaways - the hallmarks of Gretton's "experimental" editing style. This is a slicker, tighter film and no less shocking. There is a lot packed into a short space of time and it's quite difficult to watch. Another one for edgy horror fans!
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Alasdair Gretton is the director of Dead on Distribution.
The cast of Dead on Distribution includes Brian M. Clarke as William Flagg, Jacob Poole as Danny Felt, Kathryn Georghiou as Margaret Sickle, Gillian Shimwell as Lily the Secretary, Callum Gascoyne as Fangoria Journalist, Julia Zieba as Film Critic, Elliott Tanner as Film Critic, Tom Quinlan as Film Critic, Jessica Hall as Film Critic, Ash Arnold as Film Critic, Alice Whitehead as Set Hand, Jason Spragg as Set Hand, and more.
The duration of Dead on Distribution is 18 mins.
Dead on Distribution was released on 15 Nov 2025.
Dead on Distribution is listed under Horror and Comedy on Fanbiz.
Dead on Distribution has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 6.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Alasdair Gretton brings us another gory, twisted tale. _«Dead on Distribution»_ is another psychedelic trip - this time a 15 minute short set in the world of 1980s "video nasty"..."
