Description: An 80s high school is torn apart when a weaponized lice outbreak wreaks havoc on the student population, pitting cliques against one another in a fight to survive.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: Late-March 2025
Producer: Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Alter, Gary B. Goldman
Writer: Anthony Musella
Director: Jonathan Bensimon
CD: Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay
Contact: info@alteredfilms.com
Lice: A Dark Comedy Unraveling High School Hierarchies
Set against the backdrop of an 80s high school, “Lice” presents a uniquely unsettling tale of survival as a mysterious outbreak of weaponized lice spirals into chaos. This feature film explores the complex social dynamics within the student body, where cliques fracture under the pressure of an epidemic. The storyline weaves humor and horror, challenging conventions of adolescence and highlighting how crises can reveal true character.
Under the adept direction of Jonathan Bensimon, the film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including noteworthy performances that breathe life into the high-stakes conflict. Produced by Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Alter, and Gary B. Goldman, and written by Anthony Musella, “Lice” promises to deliver a blend of thrills and laughs, drawing viewers into a gripping narrative that resonates with both nostalgia and contemporary issues. As tensions rise and friendships splinter, audiences are invited to ponder the lengths individuals will go to in order to survive.
