Sincerely Saul

Sincerely Saul
Official poster
Directed byIan Tripp
Written byIan Tripp
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyOscar Perez
Edited byIan Tripp
Music bySam Sprague
Production
company
Distributed byChildren of Celluloid
Release dates
  • September 26, 2024 (2024-09-26) (Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival)
  • September 29, 2025 (2025-09-29) (VOD)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sincerely Saul is a 2024 black-and-white horror comedy film[1] written and directed by Ian Tripp. It stars Ryan Schafer, Mickey Faerch, Augie Duke, and Karl Backus.

Premise

Living with his grandmother, Saul attempts to end his life if he can't lose his virginity by his 27th birthday.[2]

Cast

  • Ryan Schafer as Saul
  • Mickey Faerch as Grandma Diana
  • Augie Duke as Becky Baby
  • Karl Backus as Officer Porter
  • Brendan Cahalan as Verne
  • Amber Grayson as Joni
  • Paul Fisher III as Franklin
  • Randy Davison as Carry the Counsellor
  • Luis Martinez as Lucho Maximo Supreme
  • Beth Gallagher as Elizabeth
  • T.K. Richardson as Damon
  • Nathan Chapman as Derek
  • Ty Mabrey as Comic Clerk Carl
  • Kenneth Long as Ronnie the Pizza Boy
  • Caroline Amiguet as The Madam
  • Mark Atkinson as Stew the Suit
  • Jackson Banks as New Years Eve Broadcaster
  • Paisley Bird as Jessie Star
  • Melissa Browne as Alicia Anon
  • Joe Castro as Joe
  • Vinny Curran as Trigger-Fingers
  • Anthony De La Cruz as Casino Patron
  • Mike Egbert as Mr. Money Man
  • Mickey Farhat as N.P.C.
  • Xairan Gutierrez as A.M.V.
  • Jason Hughes as Nurse Benjamin
  • Jesse Keller as Convention Manager
  • Tori King as Angry Mom
  • Tomlyn Nicholson as Verne's Dad
  • Suzana Norberg as Bank Agent
  • Ruben O'Neill as A.M.V.
  • Beto Ochoa as A.M.V.
  • Ryan Ohm as Pizza Delivery Dispatcher
  • Kimberly Ransom as Marie's Mom
  • Sam Sprague as A.M.V.
  • Michael Tripp as Casino Patron
  • Wendy Tripp as Social Worker Sally
  • Raquel Trivino as Convention Goer
  • Alan Vazquez Gregory as Gothico
  • Carl Wyble Access as Impairment Driver
  • Joshua Wyble as Nightmare Doctor

Production

Children of Celluloid produced, which was shot in black and white[2][3] and printed on 16 mm film.[4][5] Principal photography occurred in San Diego.[6]

Release

The film premiered on September 26, 2024, at the Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival.[7] It was released on video on demand on September 29, 2025.[2][1]

Reception

The New York Times wrote it is a "gloriously demented low-fi horror comedy."[8] Reel Reviews scored the film 4 out of 5, writing it is "a madhouse of modern day dilemmas."[9] Upcoming Horror Movies and HorrorBuzz scored it 7 out of 10.[10][11] Variety wrote that it is "a surreal black and white treat."[12]

Projected Figures called it a "low-budget, lo-fi cringe-comedy freakout."[4] Bloody Flicks said that it "lingers like a bruise, a reminder that life on the margins is rarely kind."[13] Some critics wrote the film is similar to Clerks[14] and Eraserhead,[3] and compared Saul to the titular character in Napoleon Dynamite.[10][4]

Film critic Daniel M. Kimmel scored it 2 out of 5, writing "Those of a certain age with an especially twisted sense of humor may be able to relate. Everyone else will wonder what the hell is going on."[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sincerely Saul | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  2. ^ a b c McAndrews, Mary Beth (2025-09-09). "EXCLUSIVE 'Sincerely Saul' Trailer Reveals The Hells of Suburban Purgatory". Dread Central. Archived from the original on 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  3. ^ a b Scully, Dan (2024-09-29). "Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival Day One: Nias, Lampir, and Sincerely Saul". ScullyVision. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  4. ^ a b c Bitel, Anton (2025-09-24). "Sincerely Saul (2025)". Projected Figures. Archived from the original on 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  5. ^ Brewer, Mac (2025-09-26). "16mm Horror Comedy SINCERELY SAUL Coming to VOD September 29th". Horror Society. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  6. ^ Elling, Regina (2023-10-03). "Pacific Beach residents star in horror comedy perfect for Halloween". PB Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  7. ^ Given, Molly (2024-09-13). "Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival celebrates indie culture of creativity". Metro. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  8. ^ Piepenburg, Erik (2025-11-07). "Five Horror Movies to Stream Now". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2025-11-07. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  9. ^ Hays, Loron (2025-10-21). "Sincerely Saul (2025) - Review". Reel Reviews. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  10. ^ a b Brown, Meredith (2025-09-24). "Sincerely Saul (2025)". UHM - UpcomingHorrorMovies. Archived from the original on 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  11. ^ Fanelli, Brian (2025-11-26). "SINCERELY SAUL". HorrorBuzz. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  12. ^ Earl, William (2025-10-05). "Best Horror of October 2025: 'Frankenstein,' 'Good Boy,' 'Shelby Oaks' and More Spooky Season Picks". Variety. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  13. ^ Hockley, Mark (2025-10-05). "Sincerely Saul review". Bloody Flicks. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  14. ^ Staebell, Bryan (2025-01-15). "Another Hole in the Head 2024 Round-up". Scare Value. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  15. ^ Kimmel, Daniel M. (2025-10-01). "Review – Sincerely Saul". NorthShoreMovies.net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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