Random Acts of Violence is the one shot graphic novel from Image Comics by writer Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, and artists Giancarlo Caracuzzo and Paul Mounts in 2010.
| Random Acts of Violence | |
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 Cover of the Random Acts of Violence trade paperback. Artwork by Giancarlo Caracuzzo and Paul Mounts. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Schedule | Irregular |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| No. of issues | 1 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Justin Gray Jimmy Palmiotti |
| Artist(s) | Giancarlo Caracuzzo Paul Mounts |
Plot
editThe story focuses on comic book creators Ezra and Todd and their first major published work, a horror character called Slasherman. Success starts flowing like a river, but when that river turns bloody and people start dying in the midst of a signing tour, it becomes clear that Ezra and Todd's creation has taken on a life of its own.[1]
Film adaptation
editWriting partners Jay Baruchel and Jesse Chabot were hired by Kickstart Comics to write the film adaptation in May 2011.[2][3] Jimmy Palmiotti praised the hiring, and also said that "having Baruchel also star in it would be a super bonus."[4] By August 2018, principal photography had begun in Toronto and lasted until September 2018.[5] The film debuted at the 2019 Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2019, by Elevation Pictures,[6] who released the film in Canada on July 31, 2020, before debuting it on Shudder in the United States on August 20, 2020.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Wigler, Josh (March 4, 2010). "Palmiotti & Gray Commit 'Random Acts of Violence'". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 4, 2011). "Jay Baruchel Ramps Up Writing Career With Two Projects (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ Bettinger, Brendan (November 20, 2013). "Jay Baruchel to Write 'Random Acts of Violence' and 'Exorcism Diaries'". Collider. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ Wigler, Josh (May 16, 2011). "'Random Acts of Violence' Creator Jimmy Palmiotti Discusses Jay Baruchel's Big-Screen Adaptation". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ Oh, Sheryl (August 17, 2018). "'Goon 2' Director Jay Baruchel Sets an Indie Horror Film as His Sophomore Effort". Film School Rejects. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
- ^ Cleo Yap, Audrey (September 19, 2019). "Jay Baruchel Talks New Horror Flick 'Random Acts of Violence,' Premieres First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "Random Acts of Violence". Elevation Pictures. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive: Sneak peeks at all the summer movies you'll want to stream in quarantine". USA Today. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.