Skillhouse
| Skillhouse | |
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| Directed by | Josh Stolberg |
| Written by | Josh Stolberg |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Will Barratt |
| Edited by | Scott Di Lalla David Prindle |
| Music by | Ryan Huntley Andrews |
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| Distributed by | Fathom Entertainment |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Skillhouse is a 2025 American horror film written and directed by Josh Stolberg. It stars 50 Cent, Neal McDonough, Leah Pipes, Caitlin Carmichael and TikTok stars Hannah Stocking and Bryce Hall. The film is about the top 10 influencers who are kidnapped and forced into a deadly social media showdown where the stakes are life and death.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]A dark satire of social media and influencer culture, unflinching take on fame and what new celebrities are willing to do to attain it.
Cast
[edit]- 50 Cent
- Neal McDonough
- Leah Pipes
- Caitlin Carmichael
- Anna Platen
- John DeLuca
- Gilli Messer
- Dani Oliveros as Kirsten
- Hannah Stocking
- Paige VanZant as Wolf
- McCarrie McCausland as Josiah
- Emily Mei as Amanda
- Bryce Hall as Carter
- Abigail Killmeier as Molly
- Drew McAnany
- Ivan Leung as Keo
- David Todman as Reactor #1
- Katie Molinaro as Reactor
- Thomas Christopher Colby as Police Officer
- Kaitlyn Squires as Sky
- Jacob Skidmore as Sebastian
Production
[edit]50 Cent is producing the film through his company G-Unit Films and Television Inc., it was also produced by Alex Baskin, Lifeboat Productions’ Amy Kim and Jaime Burke, and Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Studios. Legendary special effects artist Steve Johnson provided the bloodshed for Skill House, and Stolberg reported that one night they shot a kill scene that was so bloody and intense, “the camera operator became so nauseated that he passed out and the camera crashed to the ground”.[3][4][5]
Red Sea Media acquired the international sales right of the film.[6]
Filming
[edit]The film was shot in 2022 at the real-life Sway House mansion in Bel‑Air, Los Angeles, the well-known TikTok collab house that launched creators like Bryce Hall. Their setting isn’t just symbolic, it’s the actual backdrop, blurring the lines between influencer fame and scripted gore.[3][7]
Controversies
[edit]TMZ and HipHopDX report 50 Cent has sued producer Ryan Kavanaugh (of GenTV) for using his image and name without a signed deal, demanding a block of the film’s release and $5 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges he never inked a final contract, wasn’t paid, and hadn’t approved promotional materials. Until the dispute is settled, the July release could be delayed or blocked entirely.[8][9]
Release
[edit]The film was premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025,[10][11] and has a limited theatrical release via Fathom Entertainment on July 11, 2025.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Presswire, Ein (January 24, 2025). "'SkillHouse' A GenTV Production, Produced by Ryan Kavanaugh, Shane Valdez & 50 Cent". KTLA. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Li, Nicolaus (August 22, 2022). "Watch the Teaser Trailer for 'Skill House,' Starring 50 Cent". Hypebeast. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Hamman, Cody. "Skillhouse: horror film starring 50 Cent and TikTok celebrities is coming to theatres in July". JoBlo.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Langston, Keith (August 20, 2022). "A group of influencers are trapped in a deadly popularity contest in 50 Cent's new slasher, Skill House". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "50 Cent's Upcoming Horror Film 'Skillhouse' Reportedly So Intense It Made Crew Member Faint". The Source. April 14, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Kay, Jeremy (May 12, 2025). "Red Sea Media to kick off international sales in Cannes on horror thriller 'Skillhouse'". Screen International. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Be Allah, Sha (April 21, 2025). "50 Cent Threatens To Pull The Plug On 'Skillhouse' Film Following Dispute With Movie Executive". The Source. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "50 Cent Sues Ryan Kavanaugh Over 'Skill House' Film False Advertising - I Never Signed Off On This!!!". TMZ. April 24, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Moore, Sam (April 25, 2025). "50 Cent Sues Movie Producer To Block Release Of 'SkillHouse'". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "GENTV Premiers Skillhouse During Sundance Scares Up a Storm in Park City, With Social Media's Biggest Names Leading the Charge". OK! USA. February 11, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Hart, Ava (January 28, 2025). "Sundance Film Festival After Party Celebrates the Stars of 'SkillHouse'". The Daily Utah Chronicle. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Skillhouse at IMDb