Weekend Deadaway
Feature Film
Horror
Narrative
Project Description
A group of close friends is in search of a relaxing weekend getaway away from the big city, only to find a family of carnivorous murderers in a small town where everything seems to be connected.
Weekend Deadaway is an independent horror thriller directed by Clinton J. Phillips that follows a group of friends whose peaceful weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside cabin slowly turns into a nightmare when they discover they are being hunted. Shot on ARRI Alexa cameras with Cooke anamorphic lenses, the film blends classic slasher tension with a naturalistic visual approach that emphasizes atmosphere, shadow, and the isolation of rural landscapes. As cinematographer, Gabriel Chizzotti Jung crafted a visual language that moves between intimate character moments and suspenseful wide environments, using controlled lighting and practical locations to heighten the film’s unsettling tone. The project was filmed across locations in the Midwest and showcases a combination of dramatic storytelling and technical cinematography execution, from forest night scenes to complex in-car and practical rigged shots.
Credits
Cast:
Nickie Kruszyinski @nickiekruszynski
Julio Alexander @thejulioalexander95
Susan Slaughter @susanthedragonwitch
Derek Poole @derekkennethpoole
Shoshana Withers @shoshanna_withers
Emily Bengston @emilybengtson42
Erik Armstrong @erikarmstrong1
Brannon Smith @brannie32
Katrina Loberiza @katrinaloberiza
Matthew Griebel
Jacob Southwick
Tully Bertorelli @tullybertorelli
Jaimie Newel @jamienewellactress
Bethanphetamines @bethanphetamine
Director - Clinton J. Phillips @phillipsceejay
EP - Ashley N Phillips
EP - Michael Colby
Producer - Ashley N Phillips
1st AD- Dan kiggings
2nd AD - Timothy Able
Script supervisor - Noah Petrillo @obiwan_Petrillo
Script Editor - Tiana Lucaccioni @tianacarmela_
PD - Anthony Teruel @teruel_anthony
Set Dec. - Elizabeth Wright
Set Dec. - Sam George @samxgeorge
Prop. Master - Charles Tiedje @officialcharlestiedje
DOP - Gabriel Jung @g.j.photon
1st AC - Kyko Claudio
1st AC - August Doubrawa @auggiedoubrawa
2nd AC - Jade Huang @hhhuangjade
DIT- Spencer Haggerman @hagspejontor
Gaffer - Tommy Garrett @tj_garrett
BBE - Ryan Chu @_ryanschu
Key Grip - Garrett Garcia @mgarrettg.mov
BBG - Q. Worrthy @qutheantihero
Grip - Dan Zolfo @danzolfo
Electric - Luke Hans @luke.dhans
Stunts- Nosewind Stunts
Stunts Coordinator: Brian Christiansen @nosewindinc
Sound - Hardy Willis @hardy.max.willis.3
Boom Op - Kelly Askam
Boom Op - Kevin Vicks @vicks.audio
Audio Utility - Loren Olsen
HMU - Alyssa Long @alysssasmakeup
SFX - Zach Elston @hauntinctv
SFX MU - Heather Vogt @heather_vogt
VFX - Chris Herlevic
Editor - Robert Gaona
Colorist - Gabi Bucataru @photo_gabi
Lenses and camera accessories - @keslowcamera
Grip and lighting - Bandit Grip @tj_garrett
