A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
Dark Sky Films distributes in the US.
Filmed in New Milford, Connecticut.
The Bloomquist brothers were quoted saying: “With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life. Founders Day is a slasher for the world we are living in right now, and we can’t wait for the speculation on who’s behind the mask to begin…”
Co-written by brothers Erik and Carson Bloomquist and directed by Erik Bloomquist (duo behind Ten Minutes to Midnight, Night at the Eagle Inn, She Came from the Woods).
Described as a “contemporary murder mystery” and a “bold political slasher.”
Dark Sky Films released Founders Day in Theaters on January 19, 2024.
Dark Sky Films released Founders Day on VOD/Digital Platforms on May 7, 2024.
Dark Sky Films released Founders Day on Blu-ray on June 4, 2024.
Director: Erik Bloomquist
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