A brilliantly original and twisted take on female suppression, dangerous male predators and the pains of adolescence.

From the exquisite mind of Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin and V/H/S/94) comes Perpetrator, a brilliantly original and twisted take on female suppression, dangerous male predators and the pains of adolescence, with a stunning lead performance from Kiah McKirnan.

On the eve of her 18th birthday, wild and rebellious Jonny is sent by her father to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie, where she begins to experience a radical metamorphosis: a family spell called the Forevering. With her newly uncovered powers, alongside a growing obsession with blood, a freshly feral and self-assured Jonny sets out on a perilous hunt to find a lethal perpetrator, responsible for the disappearances of several local women.

Superbly blending a feminist coming-of-age drama with serial killer and supernatural fantasy genres, Perpetrator is beautifully shot in Bava-esque colors by director of photography Sevdije Kastrati, and features a phenomenal supporting cast, including Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), Melanie Liburd (Bad Boys: Ride or Die) and Christopher Lowell (Promising Young Woman).

Media

Bonus Materials

• LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by writer-director Jennifer Reeder and director of photography Sevdije Kastrati
• Perpetrator: Mirrors and the Monstrous Womb, a brand new video essay by filmmaker Jen Handorf
• On-set cast interviews with Kiah McKirnan, Alicia Silverstone, Melanie Liburd and Christopher Lowell
• Screenplay (2024), a music video for Aitis, directed by Jennifer Reeder
• Tiny Baby (2024), a music video for Joan of Arc, directed by Jennifer Reeder
• Three short films directed by Jennifer Reeder: All Small Bodies (2018, 20 mins); I Dream You Dream of Me (2018, 11 mins); LOLA, 15 (2017, 5 mins)
• Original trailer
• Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options by Creepy Duck Design and Duke Aber / Shudder
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kat Hughes and Marianne Lampon

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Taylor Kinkead
•       Christopher Lowell
•       Kiah McKirnan
•       Vic Kuligoski
•       Tim Hopper
•       Alicia Silverstone
•       Audrey Francis
•       Mia Park
•       Ireon Roach
•       Casimere Jollette
•       Sasha Kuznetsov
•       Ilirida Memedovski
•        Avery Holliday
•       Josh Bywater
•       Maya Lou Hlava
•       Greta Stolte
•       Melanie Liburd

Director: Jennifer Reeder

Additional Details

Label: Arrow Video

Genre: Horror

Language: English

Run Time: 101 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/19/25

UPC: 760137178460