Sibling Rivalry Brings Thrills in Sage Bannick's The Absent January 7th

The Absent is an independently shot and financed thriller from the westcoast of North America (Washington). The Absent was written and directed by Sage Bannick (Just Hustle) and the story involves a Cain and Abel styled plotline. One brother is released from prison and returns home, while a series of murders take place upon his return. Is he the culprit, or his vengeful twin brother?

The cast for this feature includes Bryan Kirkwood (Hellbent), Yvonne Zima (Long Kiss Goodnight), Vanessa Zima (Wicked), Denny Kirkwood (Never Been Kissed) and others. This film will have a limited theatrical release beginning in January, with a follow up on DVD March 15th. Check out the first exciting trailer for The Absent inside. More details are also below (theatre dates).

The film's synopsis is here:

“The Absent centers on Vincent, a high school teacher forced to choose between career and a love affair with Katie, one of his students. The pressure mounts when his twin brother, Oscar, returns to town after serving 25 years in jail for killing their parents. One by one Katie's friends disappear, prompting the local Sheriff to target Vincent as the number one suspect. Vincent knows his brother is involved, but is unable to catch him in the act, until the final scene. By then it is too late; the hunter becomes the hunted" (LLC).

Release Date: January 7th (Limited Theatrical Release).

Director/writer: Sage Bannick.

Producer: Chris Siverston.

Executive Producer: Mike Josten.



*Features music from "Blind Melon."

**Shot in The Methow Valley, Washington State.

Theatrical release dates:

Jan. 7 – Seattle WA, Ethnic Cultural Theater.

Jan. 8 – Wenatchee WA, Liberty Theater.

Jan. 9 – Omak WA, Mirage Theater.

Jan. 10 – Ellensburg WA, - Central Washington University.

Jan. 11 – Moscow ID, - Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre.

Jan. 12 – Spokane WA, Magic Lantern Theater.

Jan. 13 – Twisp WA, Twisp River Pub.

Jan. 14 – Eugene OR, Bijou Theater.

Jan. 15 – LA CA, Sweetwater Theater.

Jan. 16 – San Jose CA, Hensely Theater.

The Absent's homepage is here:

The Absent's Official Website

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The Absent on FB

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The Absent on Twitter

Frayed is another recent horror release, which was shot in Washington State:



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