Salome

King Herod, deeply unpopular organizes a feast to impress his Roman overlords. In a drunken state he entices his beautiful step daughter to dance, promising her anything she wishes.

Cast

Jessie Epstein

as Salome

Zachary Thomas

as Herod

Austin Shell

as Iokkanan

Garrett Murphy

as Young Syrian

Evander Hodges

as Queen Helen

Reviews

ChetTurner

The film is a modernist take on Oscar Wilde's Classic play, that deals with power lust and cruelty. The drunken boss, a scheming wife, an entitled daughter are all characters that translate well into modern times. Both Jessie Epstein and Zach Thomas give outstanding performances. As does Garret ...

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