Director: Russ Emanuel
Writer: Emile Haris
Producer: Alien Donut Films, Bad Bob Productions, One More Picture Show
Release Date: September 15, 2024
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States
Production Companies: Alien Donut Films, Bad Bob Productions, One More Picture Show
Budget: $200,000 (estimated)
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Story
Amidst a worldwide pandemic, eminent virologist Professor Edward Bellows (Sean Kenney) encounters an incessant assault of inquiries from sassy journalist Grace Baxter (Olivia d’Abo). As the entire world watches their acrimonious exchange, tension builds as Grace questions every response from Edward. In the meantime, Britt (Kelli Maroney), a college roommate, and Marnie (Laurene Landon), a roommate, struggle with the harsh realities of social distancing and isolation. On the other hand, a couple split up by continents, Matt (Mark Brenes) and Cathy (Eileen Dietz), try to stay in touch via video chats and nostalgic moments. Each character finds unexpected humor and fortitude in the face of hardship as they work through their own struggles.
Plot
In the film Staycation, three entwined stories describe a devastating global pandemic that the world is currently dealing with. In a tense interview, investigative journalist Grace Baxter (Olivia d’Abo) pushes renowned virologist Edward Bellows (Sean Kenney) to the limit in front of a large international audience. While navigating the chaos of the pandemic, roommates Britt (Kelli Maroney) and Marnie (Laurene Landon) manage their personal crises. Parallel to this, two people who reside on different continents—Cathy (Eileen Dietz) and Matt (Mark Brenes)—try to stay in touch electronically by exchanging memories and raising a glass via webcam.
Cast
Olivia d’Abo as Grace Baxter
Kelli Maroney as Cynthia Oxford
Laurene Landon as Tabitha Musgraves
Sean Kenney as Professor Edward Bellows
Eileen Dietz as Griselda E. Necromancer
Tracee Cocco as Diandra Walsh
Bill Victor Arucan as Rob Peterson
Shawn C. Phillips as Rudy Ledbetter
Denise Gossett as Congresswoman
Jeff McDonald as Britt’s Dad
Crystal J. Huang as Suying Li
Jessica Noel Thompson as Everly
Kelsey Livengood as Scoops and Mischief
Maggie Wagner as Britt’s Mom
Marvin Maddicks Jr. as Nolan
Mercedes Peterson as Laurie Vandemar
Varda Appleton as Samantha Weaver
Ryan Babcock as Scientist