Buffalo 8 is excited to announce the North American VOD release of Screwdriver, the first full-length feature from writer-director Cairo Smith. AnnaClaire Hicks headlines the eerie slow burn as Emily, a trusting woman who ends up in the potentially nefarious clutches of an old friend (Charlie Farrell) and his gracious and accommodating wife (Milly Sanders). Screwdriver spins onto Cable and Digital VOD November 10th, including Prime Video, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast.
Screwdriver was written and directed by Cairo Smith, in his feature length debut. The film was produced by Askari Productions and No Sudden Movies. Screwdriver made its world premiere on the festival circuit at Dances with Films in Los Angeles and went on to screen around the world at fests including the SOHO International Film Festival and NYC Independent Film Festival.
Blindsided by divorce, thirty-three-year-old Emily leaves her adopted Nebraska behind, returning to California with nothing but a suitcase in hand. She seeks refuge in the home of an old high school friend and his pharmacologist wife. The childless couple welcomes Emily into their lives, but their hospitality soon gives way to a surreal plot of cult-like manipulation and betrayal. As days bleed together, Emily falls into a delirious tailspin, forcing her to question her faith, her sanity, and the intentions of her generous hosts.
