Abruptio is FINALLY in theaters, and will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray soon

If you’ve heard anything at all about the film Abruptio, it’s most likely been positive, and you’ve probably wondered why you can’t find it in a theater or streaming. All of that is changing, which is a very good thing if you’re a fan of unique horror movies.

Released in 2023, Abruptio played at 37 international festivals, winning 21 awards along the way. I was lucky enough to receive a screener at that time, and I absolutely loved it. But, don’t take just my word for it. My colleague Brian Fanelli recently had the opportunity to watch Abruptio and he also gave it an extremely positive review.

Abruptio opened in select theaters on September 27, and will continue its run through at least mid-October. Hopefully, it will expand into even more theaters, because it’s a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen.

Here’s the theatrical release schedule for Abruptio:

• Seattle, WA: The Grand Illusion Theater – October 4 -13

• Orefield, PA: Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre – October 10

• Kansas City, MO:  Screenland Armour – September 27 – October 2

• Gardena, CA: Gardena Cinema - September 27 – 29

• The Colony, TX: Galaxy Grandscape – September 27 – October 3

• Riverside, CA: Galaxy Mission Grover – September 27 – October 3

• Monroe, WA: Galaxy Monroe – September 27 – October 2

• Lakeville, MN: Emagine Theatres – September 27 – October 2

• Portage, IN: Emagine Theatres – September 27 – October 3

• Royal Oak, MI: Emagine Theatres – September 27 – October 2

Here’s the synopsis as stated in the press release: “Les Hackel is a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. He must carry out heinous crimes in order to stay alive while trying to identify the mastermind manipulating the now twisted and strange world around him.”

Abruptio is a very unique film in that it features a lot of well-known actors – but only their voices. And no, it’s not an animated feature. Instead, the cast lends their voices to some eerily lifelike puppets, but it’s not a kid-friendly film. Instead, it is violent and bloody at moments, and will keep you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out exactly what is going on.

Les is voiced by James Marsters, who memorably played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Marsters is joined by Christopher McDonald (The Watcher), Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect, The Babysitter), the late Sid Haig (3 From Hell, House of 1000 Corpses), Rich Fulcher (Wonka, Snatchers), Jordan Peele (The Twilight Zone, Nope) and Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street).

If Abruptio doesn’t make it to a theater near you, don’t fret. It will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray on December 10. Here’s hoping it will also be available to stream soon. I personally think it would be a GREAT fit for Shudder, where it could join Mad God and Caveat.