Tough Love Productions
The Ravaging
Filming 2027 - In Select Theaters 2028
Tough Love Productions
The Ravaging
Filming 2027 - In Select Theaters 2028
Synopsis
When a deadly illness strips a frontier town of its impulse control, a former deputy fights to protect his family while a local doctor races to find a cure before it's too late.
In the late 1800s American west, a remote pioneer town is ravaged by a terrifying illness that destroys a person's ability to show restraint. The infected are not mindless monsters, but ordinary townsfolk whose impulse control slowly erodes, causing them to act out their anger and frustrations with violence .
As the sickness threatens to breach the town's borders, two desperate battles for survival unfold. A weary former deputy must draw upon his old tactical skills to protect his family from their increasingly dangerous neighbors. Meanwhile, a local doctor and her apprentice daughter race against time and dwindling supplies to discover a cure, risking everything to stop the illness.
Kari Layland is an independent filmmaker, visual artist, and actor proving that wearing every hat on set is a creative choice, not a compromise. As the writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and lead editor behind her debut feature film, a project she also performs in, she brings a high standard of craftsmanship to every frame. Kari rejects the “jack of all trades” label in favor of mastering each skill, combining them into a cohesive creative vision.
Her cinematography skills come from more than 25 years as a professional portrait photographer. With several award-winning short films under her belt, Kari's debut feature is her most ambitious project yet and she's ready to give this film everything she's got to give this story the presentation it deserves.
Anthony Hunke appears in the film as Hawk while serving as an associate producer on the project. Anthony was instrumental from day one, helping to shape the original story concept and drafting early scenes. Behind the scenes, he has a passion for crafting and sourcing authentic props, adding realism to the film. Known for his collaborative drive, Anthony is a great resource on set, ready to jump in wherever production demands.