Deadly Promises (2020): Cast & Ratings
Deadly Promises is a 2020 thriller directed by Joseph Ramos, starring Julian Crouser as Dillon Copeland, Isabella Salazar and Braeden Wilson. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and was made on a reported $74,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 9/100.
- Echo Score
- 9
- budget
- $74K
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Joseph Ramos
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Tolian Productions
- Budget
- $74K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deadly Promises About?
The premise of Deadly Promises without spoilers.
Dillon Copeland, a talented teenager living in Colorado, finds himself caught in a love triangle with Megan, who is also desired by the popular high school jock, Travis. As tensions rise, disturbing secrets about Dillon’s uncle, Max, begin to surface. These revelations create a dangerous situation, forcing everyone to confront a dark history and the unsettling promises that must be upheld, no matter the cost.
Deadly Promises Cast & Characters
Julian Crouser leads the cast as Dillon Copeland, with Isabella Salazar as Megan and Braeden Wilson as Travis. Directed by Joseph Ramos; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Ramos
- Julian Crouser as Dillon Copeland
- Isabella Salazar as Megan
- Braeden Wilson as Travis
- Michelle Holland as Tammy
Also Starring in Deadly Promises
· 29 more- Cameron Clarke Chad
- Michael-John Wolfe Uncle Max
- Karin Knebl Laura
- Carlos Leos Deputy/Sheriff Adler
- Ashlynn Hideman Samantha
- Darcy Orrok EMT
- Shaquille Mathurin Lance
- Josh Liebelt Mark
- Bill Root Coach Mullins
- Kim A. Castle Joy Mullins
- Kellsie Moore Officer Paisley
- Kendell Green Peyton
- Ryan Byers Chris
- Sarah Hebbard Rachel
- Kate Mazzotta High School Teacher/Coach
- Gretchen Ho Margaret
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- Brady Bauer Young Dillon
- Beckett Bauer Young Dillon
- Michael Fail Coroner EMT
- Kristi Davis EMT
- Ryan McCrea EMT
- Tessa Awald High School Student
- Lily Gruber High School Student
- Averie Hideman High School Student
- Matisse Kellner High School Student
- Josh McFadden High School Student
- Keeley Yaw High School Student
- Sofia Crouser Trick or Treater
- Calais Knebl Trick or Treater
Deadly Promises Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 9/100, strongest in art & craft (20) and weakest in rewatch factor (5).
Deadly Promises Echo Score Breakdown
The consensus across user reviews indicates a fundamentally flawed film, with pervasive criticism of the acting, narrative cohesion, and technical execution. While a single reviewer praised the soundtrack, editing, and performances, the overwhelming majority highlighted weak performances, numerous plot holes, and inconsistent audio mixing. The film’s shortcomings in direction, production values, and overall engagement dominate the feedback. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 20
In terms of art and craft, reviewers repeatedly described the production as clumsy and the editing as inconsistent, noting abrupt audio level changes and detached dialogue tracks. Direction and cinematography received little commendation, with most comments implying a lack of visual polish. A lone positive remark mentioned competent editing, but it was outweighed by the broader criticism, resulting in a low overall assessment.
- Character & Emotion 15
When evaluating character and emotion, the dominant sentiment is that acting is poor, with descriptors such as horrible, terrible, and laughable appearing frequently. One user found the performances decent, and another praised them highly, yet these isolated views do not counterbalance the widespread negative feedback. The lack of convincing character depth or chemistry further diminishes the perceived quality of this aspect.
- Story & Flow 10
Story and flow attracted the harshest critiques, with numerous reviewers calling the plot basic, riddled with holes, and unoriginal. Comments highlighted a lack of logical coherence and an unsatisfying conclusion, often likening the narrative to a low‑budget school project. The absence of engaging pacing or inventive storytelling leads to a very low score for this dimension.
- Sensory Experience 20
Sensory experience was largely viewed unfavorably, as reviewers cited erratic soundtrack volume, muted score, and overall poor sound design. Visual style received little praise, and one reviewer positively noted the soundtrack and editing, but these exceptions are minimal. The frequent mention of disjointed audio and lackluster visual cohesion results in a weak sensory rating.
- Rewatch Factor 5
Rewatch factor is minimal, with virtually all comments urging potential viewers to avoid the film entirely. The dominant impression is that the movie offers no lasting appeal or incentive for repeat viewings. Even the rare positive review does not suggest a desire to revisit, leading to the lowest possible score for replay value.
Deadly Promises Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deadly Promises.
Cars in Deadly Promises
11 cars on screen, including the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Important role -
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1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
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Deadly Promises FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Deadly Promises, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deadly Promises?
Deadly Promises runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Deadly Promises released?
Deadly Promises was released on July 10, 2020.
Who directed Deadly Promises?
Deadly Promises was directed by Joseph Ramos.
Who is in the cast of Deadly Promises?
Deadly Promises stars Julian Crouser as Dillon Copeland, Isabella Salazar as Megan and Braeden Wilson as Travis, among 33 credited actors.
What was the budget of Deadly Promises?
Deadly Promises had a reported budget of $74,000.
Does Deadly Promises have a post-credit scene?
No. Deadly Promises has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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