by FilmInk Staff
Centurion Entertainment and Filmscope Entertainment are pleased to announce that their film Dead Howling has wrapped principal photography in Western Australia.
Dead Howling follows Carter, a lone werewolf fighting for survival in a world overrun by zombies. Taking vengeance for his murdered family, he spends his days hunting down the living dead for sport, until he finds a new purpose after saving the lives of two teenagers seeking a rumoured sanctuary for survivors. However, despite Carter now joining them on their journey as a powerful ally, the group faces new and unimaginable dangers when they discover that their undead enemy is beginning to evolve.
The talented cast includes AACTA award winner and lead actor Joel Jackson (Play Dead, Kangaroo Island, Jungle), Temuera Morrison (Chief of War, Boba Fett, Aquaman) and Ryan Kwanten (Primitive War, The Portrait, True Blood). The two teenagers are played by upcoming actors Riley Stiles (Ricky Stanicki) and Tea Heathcote-Marks (Avarice).
Director John V. Soto commented “Joel Jackson was the perfect choice as our lead and he delivers a truly powerful and nuanced performance throughout the film. I was fortunate to have attracted such a talented cast and they have all delivered. In addition we have managed to capture some very exciting zombie and werewolf footage. We’re currently deep into the edit and the film is cutting together nicely.”
Producer Tom Reeve added “Speaking as an experienced European film Producer working in Australia, from the start of pre-production in May 2025 through to the shoot in July and now into post-production, I’m very impressed with the talent and professionalism of the Australian cast and crew.”
Rialto Distribution has taken theatrical rights for Australia and New Zealand and are planning a 2026 release. Kaleidoscope Film Distribution have secured worldwide rights and are handling international sales.
Dead Howling was co-written by James Pickering and John V. Soto. Bondit Media Capital’s Matthew Heldermann is Executive Producing alongside Spencer Pollard from Kaleidoscope Film Distribution.
Joel Jackson is repped by Morrissey Management in Australia and managed by Brave Artists Management in the US. Temuera Morrison is repped by the Robert Bruce Agency, Third Hill Entertainment and the JR Talent Group. Ryan Kwanten is repped by RGM Artists, Verve and ATA Management.
Images provided by Court McAllister.
