Die'ced: Reloaded (2025) is now streaming free with ads on Tubi and Plex. It's also available to rent at Amazon Prime. Feature film Die'ced: Reloaded (2025) is an 81 minute extended version of 50 minute short film Die'ced (2023).
The slasher horror film was released in select theatres on August 8, 2025, followed by a VOD release on August 12, 2025 and a Blu-ray release on October 14, 2025.
SYNOPSIS: When notorious killer Benny escapes an asylum on Halloween night, his scarecrow-masked rampage turns 1980s Seattle into a blood-soaked nightmare, with one young woman in his sights.
"Written and directed by Jeremy Rudd, it stars Eden Campbell, Jason Brooks, Nigel Vonas, Collin Fischer, John Karyus, Esha More and Mahsa Shokri.
Jason Brooks is the special effects coordinator and also plays the killer scarecrow character Benny.
Jeremy Rudd wrote this review about his film:
"As the writer and director of this film, I wanted to share my perspective on this project - my first venture into both writing and directing. While I recognize that reviewing one's own work isn't typical, I believe transparency about the creative process can be valuable for audiences."
"This film represents a significant learning experience for me. As a first-time filmmaker, I'm proud of what we accomplished with the resources and experience we had. The journey from initial concept through writing, directing, and post-production taught me invaluable lessons about storytelling, character development, and the technical aspects of filmmaking."
"I'll be honest - there are elements I would approach differently now, having gained experience through this process. However, I believe we created something that horror fans can appreciate, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to bring this vision to life."
"What excites me most is how this project has prepared us for what's coming next. Die'ced 2 is already in development, and I can confidently say it will be a significant step forward. We're crafting a storyline and character development that will push boundaries within the horror genre, incorporating unique traits and elements that will set it apart from typical horror fare."
For viewers of this first film, I hope you'll see it as the foundation for something bigger. Your feedback and support mean everything as we work toward delivering something truly special with the seque."
Trailer:
Scarecrow movie clip:
Some Guy Was Murdered movie clip:
Get A Room movie clip:
Came Home To A Bloodbath movie clip:
Trick Or Treat movie clip:
Interview with Jeremy Rudd | Director & Writer:
Jeremy Rudd Talks New Horror Film Die'ced Reloaded, Expanding From A Short, and Scarecrows!:
Interview - Eden Campbell and Jason Brooks Talk Halloween Slasher Movie:
Director Jeremy Rudd Interview on Halloween Slasher:
Interview with new slasher film DIE'CED RELOADED cast on Without Your Head Podcast!:
Jeremy Rudd Talks Expanded Horror of Die'ced Reloaded:
Macabre Daily Interviews: Jeremy Rudd, Jason Brooks, & Eden Campbell Aug 2025:
Jeremy Rudd on 80s Slasher Horror & DIE’CED: Reloaded | What’s Kraken:
Jeremy Rudd Interview for Die'ced: Reloaded:
[Interview] Jason Brooks & Eden Campbell:
![[Interview] Jason Brooks & Eden Campbell](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bCe7nyIr_80/hqdefault.jpg)
[Interview] Inside Die’ced: Reloaded' with Writer/Director Jeremy Rudd:
![[Interview] Inside Die’ced: Reloaded' with Writer/Director Jeremy Rudd](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KrKiNBkj5J4/hqdefault.jpg)
Still:
Jack O's Review: "Fantastic gory brutal kills and great syth-pop 80's score. Benny looks cool in the scarecrow costume. The kills, the music and some scenes ripoff Terrifier but I still enjoyed watching. There's a twist at the end and the movie just ends, setup for a sequel? Can't wait for a sequel. Excellent Halloweenish brown and orange colors, Halloween decorations, costume party and a trick or treater." ★★★ @trickhorrortreater
Reviews:
"While there’s barely enough story to fill its lean 75 minutes, it ends with a wild spray of information that could have added more meat to the rest of the movie. Instead it feels tacked on and underdeveloped. As for the 1980s setting, there’s so much more they could have done with that wildly distinct decade. But there’s not much that stands out, aside from the cool synth-pop score by composer Night Wolf. Die’ced: Reloaded maintains a certain B-movie charm that’s hard to deny. And despite its obvious budget constraints, Rudd, along with his special effects coordinators Jason Brooks and Joe Castro, know what slasher fans want. They make sure there is enough fun to be had and more than enough gore splattered around to make overlooking the film’s other issues a little bit easier." ★★½ KeithAndTheMovies.com
"It’s not every day that a filmmaker gets to turn their short film into a feature... In the case of Die’ced: Reloaded that means adding more kills, more thrills, and loads of blood... Die’ced: Reloaded takes inspiration from classic slashers like Halloween (what slasher doesn’t?) and more modern ones like Terrifier. It’s clear that those films inspired this one with the massive amount of bloodshed and the story. However, that doesn’t mean it’s straight up ripping those films off... Right from the get-go, Die’ced: Reloaded does not screw around... If you love gore and the modern style of slasher, this is going to satisfy every itch... The scarecrow outfit does look awesome on screen and it’s easy to see people latching onto this character... Die’ced: Reloaded is set in 1987, so it naturally has a synth soundtrack that helps a lot with the film. The synth tracks here are awesome and keep the blood pumping all the way through its 1 hour 21 minute runtime... Overall, this is a brisk slasher that has some kills that’ll make you wince and squirm in your seat... The character of Benny, with his scarecrow outfit could be a new age slasher villain that people latch onto. For fans of hyper-gore and slasher violence, Die’ced: Reloaded will be a good time. But...it really could have been something much more." 75% ThatHashtagShow.com
"Where the film succeeds as a throwback is in the effects department. The look of the killer is memorable and unique, the gore scrappy and practical, barring a few distractingly fake CGI blood spurts. The opening kills are the most creative by far, but there may still be enough here to satiate a crowd looking for their fill of entrails until Terrifier 4 hits theaters. Rudd also leaves the door wide open for a sequel, so maybe we’ll see more of Benny and Cassandra’s story in the near future. I can’t say I’m clamoring for it, but I can’t deny there’s a market for it, either." MovieJawn.com
"We’re in ‘80s Seattle. At a psychiatric hospital...[Benny] proceeds to display spectacular brutality in killing two people. These early, interlinked sequences seem to proclaim DIE’CED: RELOADED’s mission statement, which is to present as much gore and sadism as possible... Apart from the music score, the main reason for DIE’CED: RELOADED to happen in the ‘80s appears to be to avoid cellphones; otherwise, there’s little playing with the period. There is a plot twist that we can guess ahead of time, mainly because there’s not much else to distract us, but it doesn’t fully pay off... Brooks, who is imposingly tall, is a suitably scary boogeyman, and Campbell is fine in her role... DIE’CED: RELOADED ultimately is mainly for gorehounds who have some patience with filler material. Slasher completionists will probably want to see it; those who want a little more from flying-body-parts fare may want to wait for another offering." Grade: B- AssignmentX.com
"The opening scene alone already had us hooked by showcasing some fantastic practical effects along with a brief introduction to horror’s newest villain, Benjamin Newman, aka Benny. Paying homage to ’80s and ’90s slashers, we felt as if this was a new-school take on those films we have come to cherish over the years... Some of our favorite shots were those of Benny, where he can be spotted in the background of a scene. If you don’t keep a close eye, you just might miss him... While we were watching, we couldn’t help but notice some nods to big-time horror films and villains within the genre. Frankly speaking, Halloween and Terrifier. We admire this because, if we’re being honest, it sets the playing field for a great storyline... From his brutal killings (the crayon scene), to his child-like demeanor and creepy scarecrow costume, complete with the makeup to match. It was refreshing to see a new horror villain making such a strong impact right off the bat... Die’ced: Reloaded transports you back to 1980s Seattle and gives a fresh take on a new and soon-to-be iconic slasher. If you like modern horror mixed with nostalgia and a fantastic synthesized soundtrack, then this one is for you." MacabreDaily.com
"You can tell pretty quickly that Jeremy Rudd wasn’t aiming for prestige horror or some deep commentary on society with this feature length version. He just wanted to make a blood-soaked slasher that pays tribute to the VHS era he clearly grew up loving... The cinematography is also inconsistent, and there are moments where you literally have to squint at the screen because you can’t tell what’s happening... Performance wise, it’s uneven too. Jason Brooks does a good job as Benny, giving him a presence even when he’s under a mask, and Eden Campbell is strong as Cassandra, and you believe her fear and determination. But some of the supporting cast struggled, with some line deliveries being quite stiff, which obviously isn’t the effect Rudd was going for, but then again, rough acting has always been a part of low-budget horror, so it depends on how forgiving you are with that sort of thing. Despite the flaws, Die’ced Reloaded is a somewhat watchable film with a lot of heart, without it ever bringing much new to the table. I respect what Rudd was trying to do, and if you want a slasher that is gory and has some fun moments, Die'ced: Reloaded is worth a cheap watch, flaws and all." HorrorMovieLists.com
"There’s nothing groundbreaking or formula-shattering about Die’ced Reloaded, though that never seems to be its main ambition... If there’s one thing that shines through in Die’ced Reloaded, it’s an honest to goodness love and admiration for horror’s past. Writer/director Rudd clearly grew up in the horror section of his local video store, and brings that love with him to every aspect of this film’s construction. Despite this throwback-y vibe, however, the film also feels equally indebted to the low-budget/maximum-gore aesthetic of the aforementioned Terrifier films... None of this is to say that the film is without its flaws, the most glaring of which is the inconsistent cinematography by Tylor Jones. The composition and framing are mostly good, but the lighting is terribly inconsistent and at times, it’s virtually impossible to see what’s going on in the frame. Moreover, the performances by the cast—with the notable exception of leads Eden Campbell and Jason Brooks—are uneven, with some lines so badly delivered, they elicit unintentional laughter... There’s obvious talent on display both in front of and behind the camera, but Die’ced Reloaded isn’t a wholly successful film. Whether it’s a victim of budget and cast limitations or just plain old incompetence, I don’t see it having mass appeal. But as I said earlier, not every film has to be for every person, but the diehard horror hounds are likely to be the only ones to really garner anything from this experience." ElitistMovieSnob.com
"As a massive fan of B-movie slashers, this one was hit and miss. Some awesome kills and Benny’s costume is fantastic. The acting is what you’d expect, honestly maybe even a little better. The pacing and sound design of the movie is the issue. It jumps all over and instead of taking its time and setting an atmosphere, it rushes to the next scene. At only 1h 21m, it’s short and very fun, and I’m sure with more films, the director will hone his craft a bit more. Overall it was a good time and don’t take it too seriously." ★★★ Brock V at RottenTomatoes.com
"The movie looks pretty slick and has a nice synth score (and it’s set in the ’80s, but never feels like it), and yet the movie is a failure for horror fans because it offers nothing in the way of the feeling that you should care about it. It’s nasty, knows it’s nasty, and has an abrupt and unsatisfying ending to boot. Where does that leave us? Without a paddle, frankly." ★★ TheMovieElite.com
"What follows is roughly an hour of creatively gory, albeit drawn out, murderous insanity. While the scenes contain explicit content, they also appear somewhat derivative. If Art the Clown had a younger cousin, it would most likely be Benjamin the Scarecrow. Thankfully, different camera techniques set the two apart in that regard. Overall, the character banter is alright, and somewhat comedic at times. Aside from that it’s a slow burn to the end that felt more like an episode of 'Tales From The Crypt' that had been stretched from its usual 30 minute format to almost three times its length for the same story. If you like slashers that at least make an attempt at being hip and edgy, check Benny out in Die’ced: Reloaded." Rating: 5.5/10 HorrorNerdOnline.com
Die'ced: Reloaded (2025) YouTube Reviews:
Die'ced (2023) YouTube Reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment