Slice

About Slice

Slice is an American horror-comedy movie, directed by Austin Vesely, that was released in 2018. The film revolves around the mythical town of Kingfisher. Its story centers on an outlaw who is framed for a killing spree targeting pizza delivery boys. As the killings continue, it's revealed there's more to Kingfisher than meets the eye, and an unlikely group of locals team up to unravel the secrets of their seemingly peaceful town.

Making / Production

Produced by A24 and made on a limited budget, Slice was filmed mostly in Joliet, Illinois. The movie marks the first full-length feature of director Austin Vesely and is known for its unique blend of horror, comedy, and supernatural elements.

Actors

• Chance the Rapper: Playing the character of Dax Lycander, an accused werewolf and pizza delivery guy. He brings his natural charismatic appeal to this unusual role.
• Zazie Beetz: Appears in the role of Astrid and delivers a strong performance as a resourceful pizza delivery girl trying to find the true culprit behind the murders.
• Paul Scheer: Plays the character of Jack, a hilarious yet determined journalist. Scheer perfectly captures the essence of a professional just trying to get to the bottom of the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The production of Slice marks the film debut of Chance the Rapper.
• The name of the town, 'Kingfisher,' may be a reference to the bird species which is known to be a solitary and unique bird, much like the town itself in the film.
• The scenes of Kingfisher were shot in Joliet, Illinois.

Awards

Slice didn't win any notable awards.

Quotes

• "Big gamble, payin' off big time." - Dax Lycander
• "I'm gonna tell you a story about a ghost, a werewolf, and a pretty shitty pizza place." - Sadie
• "I think I know who's killing the pizza boys." - Astrid

Music, Soundtrack

• Nathan Matthew David and Ludwig Göransson composed the film's original score.
• Music in Slice plays a vital role in creating the film's unmistakable blend of horror and comedy.