Outrageous Alien Horror Film FRIED BARRY Streams Exclusively on Shudder May 7, 2021

"Fried Barry" follows the story of a drug-addled degenerate who, after yet another bender, gets abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as his alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex and violence as Barry’s alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind. The feature is the directorial debut from award-winning music video director Ryan Kruger and starring newcomer Gary Green. The genre pushing, acid-washed, sci-fi horror has been praised by critics and embraced by fans around the world. And Shudder subscribers will be able to experience it soon when it releases on the platform on May 7, 2021.

The film, which is a feature adaptation of Kruger’s acclaimed experimental short by the same name, is produced by James C. Williamson and Kruger and executive produced by Nicolai Fuglsig. Williamson shares a story credit with Kruger who serves as both writer and director. The expansive cast includes Bianka Hartenstein, Sean Cameron Michael, Chanelle de Jager, Joey Cramer and Jonathan Pienaar.

"Fried Barry" world premiered at the 2020 Cinequest Film Festival and went on to screen at the Sitges International Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, Grimmfest, and Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival - where it was awarded Best Actor.