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The Killing Tree (2022): Cast & Plot

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The Killing Tree is a 2022 comedy horror film directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, starring Judy Tcherniak as Morrigan, Marcus Massey and Sarah Alexandra Marks. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Killing Tree (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Killing Tree About?

The premise of The Killing Tree without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On Christmas Eve a grieving widow attempts an ancient resurrection spell to bring her executed husband back, but the ritual backfires and he returns as a malevolent, animated Christmas tree. Driven by vengeance against those responsible for his death, the tree embarks on a murderous rampage, hunting the widow and anyone who stands in its way.

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Cast & crew

The Killing Tree Cast & Characters

Judy Tcherniak leads the cast as Morrigan, with Marcus Massey as Clayton Slayter (Tree) and Sarah Alexandra Marks as Faith. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Rhys Frake-Waterfield

More films directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, best-rated first: Pinocchio: Unstrung, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, Firenado and The Area 51 Incident.

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Plot

The Killing Tree Plot Summary

What happens in The Killing Tree from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Widow Morrigan was once part of a deadly duo known for their heinous acts, as they murdered several families during Christmas, believing they were punishing those who failed to understand the true significance of the holiday. Her husband, Clayton Slayter, was ultimately caught and faced justice after committing the brutal act of taking the life of a family connected to a young girl named Faith, who managed to escape and inform the authorities. In a twist of love and loyalty, Clayton accepted full responsibility for the crimes, taking the blame for Morrigan.

Full summary

The whole story of The Killing Tree, scene by scene

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Videos

The Killing Tree Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Killing Tree.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Killing Tree?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the widow who attempts to resurrect her husband?

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The Killing Tree FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Killing Tree, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Killing Tree?

The Killing Tree runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Killing Tree released?

The Killing Tree was released on November 1, 2022.

Who directed The Killing Tree?

The Killing Tree was directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield.

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Who is in the cast of The Killing Tree?

The Killing Tree stars Judy Tcherniak as Morrigan, Marcus Massey as Clayton Slayter (Tree) and Sarah Alexandra Marks as Faith, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Killing Tree have a post-credit scene?

No. The Killing Tree has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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