The Writers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, The Writers is a horror and romance film directed by Todd Michael Smith, running about 90 minutes. “Two serial killers in love, one wife betrayed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story of sexual deviance and forbidden romance between two tortured men - who like to act out by torturing others. After Andrew (Todd Michael Smith), a married writer, is kidnapped by Eddy (Steven Michael McKenzie), a seductive and surprisingly forthcoming serial killer, he is compelled to write about him and the two begin a strange sexual relationship. The actors hold absolutely nothing back from the camera. McKenzie and Smith offer full-frontal nudity and graphic scenes of unsimulated sex - with some sinister kink and a little bloodshed thrown in for good, horrific measure (the blood is fake, of course)!
Who’s in it. The Writers stars Ben Kacon as Dawson the Publisher, Steven Michael McKenzie as Eddy, Todd Michael Smith as Andrew Sarris and Shane Miles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Writers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Writers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Writers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Writers (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Writers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Writers worth watching?
- The Writers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Writers?
- The Writers stars Ben Kacon, Steven Michael McKenzie, Todd Michael Smith, Shane Miles and Kathleen Moreau.
- When was The Writers released?
- The Writers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.