Forget zombies. The new battleground for The Walking Dead alum Chandler Riggs is the treacherous landscape of the internet in the exclusive first trailer for Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma. This revenge horror comedy flips the script on cybercrime, asking what happens when the victims decide to fight back with terrifying force.
From Apocalypse to Cyber Attack
Chandler Riggs, best known for his long-running role as Carl Grimes in the zombie epic, is stepping into a very different kind of chaos. Directed and written by Shane Brady, Hacked explores the modern nightmare of online vulnerability. The film is set for a limited theatrical run in May before a wide video-on-demand and digital release on June 2.
The story centers on Mark (played by Brady himself) and Amy Riggs (Audie Duke), a millennial couple on the cusp of a major life achievement: buying their first home. Their celebration is brutally cut short when a petty online gaming dispute spirals into catastrophe. A sore loser hacker intercepts their life savings, sent electronically for the house down payment, wiping them out completely.
A Family United by Vengeance
Stripped of their future and their finances, the Riggs family has nothing left but each other—and a burning desire for retribution. The trailer promises a descent into bloody, inventive chaos as the once-ordinary family bands together to hunt down the digital thief. This isn't a story about calling the authorities; it's a tale of DIY justice, served cold and vicious through any means necessary.
The ensemble cast brings together familiar faces, including Owen Atlas (Little Evil), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and Riggs' former Walking Dead co-star Katelyn Nacon. In a fun crossover from the sports world, NHL Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito also appears.
In an era where data breaches and online scams feel increasingly common, Hacked taps into a potent fear and twists it into a cathartic, if extreme, fantasy. It joins a growing subgenre that blends tech anxiety with horror, much like recent hits that explore digital nightmares. For fans of tense, high-stakes stories, the recent cyber chaos in 'The Pitt' showcased how personal crises can explode in the connected world.
Mark Your Calendars for Mayhem
With its blend of dark comedy and brutal revenge, Hacked aims to be a standout in the crowded horror landscape. It asks a compelling question: how far would you go if a stranger on the internet destroyed your life? The answer, according to this trailer, involves a lot of creativity and very little mercy.
For horror enthusiasts looking for their next fix, this film could be a perfect match. If you're building a watchlist, consider adding it alongside other chilling tales featured in our Prime Video binge guide. And for those who appreciate the classics that paved the way, our definitive ranking of horror essentials is a must-read.
Prepare for the digital reckoning when Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma hits select theaters in May and arrives on VOD everywhere on June 2.
