Preview by Jon Donnis
A notorious serial killer turns the tables on a true crime podcast in The Vindicator, a dark new horror that twists obsession with justice into something far more dangerous. Recently released in the US, the film arrives on UK digital platforms on 19 January through Miracle Media.
Directed by Luca Patruno and Brandon Sherrill in their feature debut, The Vindicator follows podcasters Ava, Tommy and Bradley as they chase their biggest story yet. Ava is played by Anna Greene from Down Below, with David W. Rice from Lady Scorpions as Tommy and MacCallister Byrd from Running Point as Bradley. Together they host the popular podcast Serial Chat, built on digging into unsolved cases and notorious killers.
Hoping to unmask one of the most prolific murderers of the 21st century, known as The Vindicator, the trio travel to Arizona to stage a special livestream. Armed with what they believe could be crucial evidence, they prepare for an episode that promises answers and acclaim.
Everything changes when the livestream abruptly cuts out. Instead of silence, the hosts receive a call from the killer himself. What follows is a chilling proposition. If they want the truth, they must play his game. Ava agrees, and the group are set seven questions, each one dragging them closer to the killer's identity while forcing them to confront secrets they would rather keep buried.
As the challenges grow more sinister, the hunt for justice begins to fracture their sanity. The line between investigator and victim blurs, and the cost of curiosity becomes terrifyingly clear.
The Vindicator promises a grisly, unsettling ride where the search for truth is as deadly as the crimes themselves.
The Vindicator is on UK digital 19 January from Miracle Media
