The Once and Future Smash 2022

Overview

The Once and Future Smash is a 2022 mockumentary film directed by Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein. The narrative focuses on two individuals, Mikey Smash, played by Michael St. Michaels, and William Mouth, played by Bill Weeden. The premise centers on the history of these two men, who both portrayed a football cannibal slasher character named Smash-Mouth in a 1970 cult film titled End Zone 2. Fifty years after the release of the original movie, the plot follows the two men as they contend with the legacy of the role, ultimately leading to a conflict over which of them is entitled to wear the character's mask. Classified as a comedy and horror film, the production has a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes. It was released in the United States on December 4, 2022. The film is recognized as a spoof and was featured at FrightFest in 2022.