04/02/2026
Big thanks to Richarh Tyson for offering me this opportunity!
Pre-Premiere Review:
Asphyxia is the newest feature from Richarh Tyson Films. It premieres Thursday at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis.
I hate to miss this event, but never fear, Richarh has hooked us up with an opportunity to see the entire film in advance. So, you're getting an early look through my eyes.
Promotional materials contain this description: "A chilling thriller about a tech-savvy predator who lures s*xually frustrated wives into deadly encounters. As Detectives Keyan Monroe and Monica Zamorano unravel the disturbing pattern behind the murders, they uncover a seductive online world of hidden desires - and a killer whose motives reach far deeper than pleasure or pain. With each victim, the danger intensifies, and the hunt becomes a personal war between justice and obsession."
First, let's just get this part out of the way. I really enjoyed watching this movie.
I didn't really know what to expect going into this film. I watched the same trailer as everyone else and had no other hints or background.
I watch a lot of independent films. I regularly share criticism of long openings and deep back stories that you have to grind through before the movie "really starts". This is not one of those movies, they jump right into the action and start tallying a body count from the very beginning.
I hope to compel you all to check out Asphyxia, but since the movie isn't out yet, I'm trying really hard not to drop any spoilers.
It's no secret this movie is about murder, but this isn't a gore-fest. I like a blood and guts horror as much as the next guy, but this story just didn't need it. The violence fits the story and only goes as far as it has to, without going too far.
It's no secret this movie is about s*x, and don't get me wrong, this movie is s*xy. But again, the film takes this as far as the story demands without being obscene.
You can check out the IMDb page for a full cast and crew list, for now I'll just cover a couple of standouts.
One is Eric Washington. I'm not sure that I could just hang out with this dude after seeing him in this role. I 100% believe he could take me out in true psycho fashion, but we've heard he's actually a super nice guy in real life 🤣
The other standout to me was Lamont Coleman. Music plays a big part in this film and this is another case of what you leave out being as important as what you put in. The score for this film follows the characters through a diverse set of scenes, from a mansion masquerade to a noisy strip club. The soundtrack supports this movie everywhere that it needs to, without getting in the way.
If you have a chance to attend the premiere, you will be glad that you did. If you can't be there on Thursday, be sure to follow Richarh Tyson on Facebook for announcements on other opportunities to watch.
I want to personally thank Richarh for offering me (and our readers) a look behind the curtain before the red carpet is even rolled out. I'll put a link to the trailer in the comments.
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