Random Acts of Violence (comics)
| 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 |
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.
Plot
The 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
Writing 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
- ^ 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. 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.