The eerie thriller Screwdriver is set for its North American VOD premiere on November 10th, courtesy of distributor Buffalo 8. This marks the first feature film from emerging writer-director Cairo Smith.
Screwdriver stars AnnaClaire Hicks as Emily, a woman who returns to California after a divorce and stays with an old high school friend. But his seemingly gracious hospitality gives way to disturbing manipulation.
On November 10th, Screwdriver will launch across major cable and digital platforms. Viewers can catch the thriller on Prime Video, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast.
This unsettling indie made rounds on the festival circuit after its world premiere at Dances with Films. It went on to screen at events like the SOHO International Film Festival.
Cairo Smith’s feature debut displays patient restraint as it ratchets up the tension. Emily finds her psyche unraveling after moving in with a so-called friend from her past.
AnnaClaire Hicks’ central performance grounds the escalating nightmarish atmosphere. Screwdriver promises a slow-building descent into gaslighting mind games and cult-like horror.
Fans of cerebral indie thrillers and psychological horror should mark their calendars for November 10th. That’s when Screwdriver spins onto VOD for its exclusive streaming bow.
Track the film on digital platforms like Prime Video or check your cable’s VOD menu. Then settle in to experience Cairo Smith’s unsettling vision and Hicks’ standout lead role.
