Overview

Based on the cult graphic novel, Rottentail follows Peter Cotton, a shy fertility researcher whose life takes a brutal turn when he’s bitten by a genetically engineered rabbit. That bite triggers a monstrous transformation—Peter becomes Rottentail, a half-man, half-rabbit creature on a bloody mission of vengeance.

Plot Synopsis

Peter returns to his hometown of Easter Falls on Holy Saturday, seeking revenge against 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood bullies—especially Jake Mulligan—while reconnecting with Anna Banana, his former teenage crush. As Rottentail, he unapologetically unleashes grotesque 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s on those who wronged him. Expect a mix of splatter, crude humor, and bizarre dialogue—at one point his voice eerily mimics Beetlejuice

Elder Timeline as a 2025 Reboot

This reimagined 2025 version keeps the original’s wild premise (mutant rabbit bite → murderous revenge), but updates with:

• Modern practical effects & prosthetics in the style of indie horror classics

• Tighter pacing to address previous critiques about overlong runtime Screen Rant+9Rue Morgue+9IMDb+9Screen Rant+1Wikipedia+1Metacritic+2Wikipedia+2Rotten Tomatoes+2

• Expanded character development: deeper insight into Peter’s trauma and village dynamics

Key Cast & Crew

• Director: Brian Skiba (also handling editing, co-writing) Rue MorgueFandango+6Wikipedia+6Letterboxd+6

• Peter Cotton / Rottentail: Corin Nemec – fully committed dual performance Rue Morgue+13Letterboxd+13Wikipedia+13

• Anna Banana: Dominique Swain – the object of Peter’s teenage affection SRS Cinema LLC+4Fandango+4Wikipedia+4

• Jake Mulligan: William McNamara – Peter’s high-school tormentor

• Dr. Serius Stanley: Gianni Capaldi – scientist with murky motives

• Plus Tank Jones, Vincent De Paul, Laurie Love, and more in supporting roles Rue Morgue+7Fandango+7Wikipedia+7

Tone & Style

Rottentail is a B-movie steeped in self-aware camp, mixing gross-out gore, wordplay, flatulence gags, and a dark sense of humor. Though original critics felt “the humor’s too broad” and pacing dragged Rue Morgue, fans of cult horror midnight fare have embraced its unhinged charm.