Brenda and Billy (and the Pothos Plant) Horror Comedy | Screamfest

Brenda and Billy (and the Pothos Plant) premiered in Screamfest 2023. screamfestla.com/2023/film/br...
After an incident involving a pothos plant, a frying pan and a flower pot leaves their mother for dead, estranged siblings (Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles) come back together to figure out what to do with the body in this post-pandemic dark comedy.
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Directed by
Dave Solomon
Produced by
Dave Solomon, Harris Doran, Karen Johnston
Written by
Dave Solomon
Main Cast
Santino Fontana, Sarah Stiles, Catherine Curtin, Beethovan Oden, Julie Halston
About the Director:
Dave Solomon is an award-winning NYC-based writer and director working in both theatre and film. His award-winning LGBTQ+ horror short, PHOTO OP, starring Randy Harrison, played over twenty film festivals (including Palm Springs International ShortFest and Outfest), and is available on Amazon Prime. His short film, CAVAN (written by Zac Kline) also had a successful festival run, winning awards for performance and direction. He is currently developing his feature film, CHESTERFIELD FALLS, a Halloween-themed ghost story that utilizes authentic Halloween customs and rituals. Solomon assisted Oscar-winner Bill Condon on DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen and Laura Linney. He also served as Condon’s Associate Director on the stage production of SIDE SHOW that played La Jolla Playhouse, Kennedy Center and Broadway. Solomon has also been an Associate Director to Joe Mantello and Scott Ellis, and has worked on twelve Broadway productions including TOOTSIE, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, 9 TO 5, PAL JOEY, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, THE RITZ, CURTAINS and ASSASSINS. He was also Scott Ellis’ associate and an Associate Producer on “A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE” for Fox. He directed the first national tour of the Broadway musical TOOTSIE, with new material by Tony-winner Robert Horn, as well as the Japanese Premiere Production for TOHO Theatrical. He also directed a theatrical-cinematic hybrid production of Adam Gwon’s musical ORDINARY DAYS, featuring new material by Gwon and a production design by Emmy-winner Jason Ardizzone-West (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live”). His play MARGARET AND CRAIG, about legendary female impersonator Craig Russell, was seen in workshop at NY Stage and Film and was also part of The New Group’s New Work Series in 2016, starring Mario Cantone and Marin Ireland and directed by Tony-nominated Sheryl Kaller. He has been developing the new musical PUMP UP THE VOLUME, based on the 1990 film starring Christian Slater. He has directed workshop performances in London, Canada and NYC and will be directing the upcoming world premiere production in 2025/26. Other director credits for stage include the Los Angeles world premiere of THE DODGERS (starring Corbin Bleu, Talisa Friedman, Jared Gertner, Asher Grodman, Emma Hunton and Eric Nelsen). Solomon is a graduate of Vassar College and is represented by WME. www.dave-solomon.com
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[@beatrixhiperkarma7722]

Super cool!

[@bobiboulon]

Hilarious! :D

[@LololopkoKokomulomo]

Two Siblings I will never forget lol

[@screamfestla]

😂😂

[@user-kd1uu3dx3z]

That was one of the funniest horror movies I’ve ever seen! Perfect casting, and the dialogue was excellent. Hope you guys do another one; if I ever get more money I will definitely give you some 😊

[@cindymorris2567]

Hilarious, 😅 SHE LIVES! (David Blaine musta showed up!) 😅😅😂

[@depresso9534]

U had me at pothos plant....

[@TessaLCastro1216]

Awesome. Catherine Curtin from Stranger Things❤️🖤👽

[@screamfestla]

Yes!

[@christianwag3015]

Based on true "event" 😆😆

[@journeymansmitty8283]

Wow fantastically hilarious material great sibling rivalry😂😂😂😂😂

[@michelleguzman77]

👏👏👏

[@robyncohen3108]

Cracking up!!! F**k Blaine!!

[@screamfestla]

😂

[@TheQuincyEdwards]

Not a fan of dark comedies usually, but this was great!

[@neskid26]

😮 Huh? 😒 You don't have to be a fan of dark comedies to maybe enjoy a dark comedy. I like dark comedies but not a fan of them.

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Thank you so much!!! We appreciate people taking the time to watch the films and its great to know when they enjoyed the film.

[@micknordstrom2591]

Is that the guy from The Magicians series?

[@screamfestla]

He was on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

[@michelleguzman77]

An evil plant? Lol

[@magnetdesignandadver]

Brilliant. Bro is goooooorgeous! Very goth though

[@alishiaforever]

Anyone else noticed the mom still breathing ??

[@ricardoat6671]

[@ogunaydemir]

Alt yazı seçeneklerini arttırsanız çok güzel olacak

[@screamfestla]

İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler!

[@ogunaydemir]

@@screamfestla Devam edin 🙏 ❣️

[@stacieball977]

I have the same question @calonstanni.

[@screamfestla]

Hope you enjoy!

[@calonstanni]

What?

[@screamfestla]

Hope you enjoy!