A Man Fights to Clear His Name in the Cult Thriller ‘Dirty Boy’

August 21, 2025

Written by Kelli Marchman McNeely

Kelli Marchman McNeely is the owner of HorrorFuel.com. She is an Executive Producer of "13 Slays Till Christmas" which is out on Digital and DVD and now streaming on Tubi. She has several other films in the works. Kelli is an animal lover and a true horror addict since the age of 9 when she saw Friday the 13th. Email: horrorfuelinfo@gmail.com

The new psychological thriller, Dirty Boy, is set to release in select theaters this September. It is already generating a lot of buzz after its multi-award-nominated run at the Raindance Film Festival, where it picked up four nominations, including Best UK Feature and Best Director for Doug Rao.

 

A Twisted Story

 

Dirty Boy marks the feature-length directorial debut of writer and producer Doug Rao. Critics are already loving it, with one calling it “hella fun in a twisted way.”

The film stars a fantastic cast, including Graham McTavish (The Witcher), Stan Steinbichler (Zero Chill), Susie Porter (Wentworth Prison), and Honor Gillies (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes).

The story centers on a reclusive man with schizophrenia who grew up in an oppressive cult. He discovers the cult leaders are framing him for a series of murders and must save their next victim to prove his innocence and take down the evil sect from the inside.

 

Coming Soon

 

With its compelling plot and incredible cast, Dirty Boy promises to be a must-see for anyone who loves a good, mind-bending thriller. Watch it when it comes to select UK theaters on September 10th, arrive on digital on October 15th, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A6-U5EppCE[/embedyt]

 

Upcoming Screenings

GENESIS, LONDON GALA SCREENING – 7th SSeptember 7thst and Crew Q&A)

EDINBURGH SCOTSMAN PICTUREHOUSE – 10th September 10thA with Graham McTavish)

GLASGOW FILM THEATRE – 11th September 11thA with Graham McTavish)

PERTH PLAYHOUSE – 12th September 12thA with Graham McTavish)

ALL IS JOY, SOHO – 29th September 29thst and Crew Q&A + Networking Event)

 

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