Founders Day

Set in a picturesque New England town called Fairwood, this film follows a community preparing for its 300th anniversary celebrations. The festive atmosphere is disrupted by a tense mayoral election and a series of brutal murders. The violence escalates when a masked figure attacks the daughter of one of the political candidates, throwing her from a bridge. As the killings continue, the local government insists on proceeding with the town's anniversary festivities despite the growing fear among residents.

Founders Day was directed by Erik Bloomquist, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film alongside Carson Bloomquist and Adam Weppler. This project is the fourth in Bloomquist's directing career, following Night at the Eagle Inn, Weekenders, and She Came from the Woods, and preceding Self-Help. The cast features Naomi Grace, Devin Druid, William Russ, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin, and Emilia McCarthy. Produced by Mainframe Pictures and Dark Sky Films, the movie blends elements of comedy, horror, and thriller across a 107-minute runtime. Upon its release, the film received a mixed response from viewers, holding a rating of 5/10 on TMDB based on 73 votes.