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About the Film
Logline
After losing his sister, Itoro resigns from being a militant in the Niger Delta and seeks a peaceful life by the beach, running a popular bar. His tranquility is shattered when Sade, a social media influencer, mistakenly films the president’s son Dare committing murder. Chased by the killers, Sade finds refuge in Itoro’s bar. Together, they must outsmart their pursuers and seek justice.
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Cast
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Videos
Teasers
Teasers
Official Trailer
Trailer
Behind The Scenes
BTS
Final Trailer
TRAILER
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Festivals & Awards
Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025
Dead Tide was nominated at the Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025 in multiple categories! 🏆- Achievement in Cinematography- Achievement in Editing- Best Picture- Best Actor in a leading role- Achievement in Visual Effects- Achievement in Production Design- Achievement in Directing You can read more about the festival here.
Abuja International Film Festival 2025
Dead Tide was nominated at the Abuja International Film Festival 2025 in multiple categories! 🏆• Best Feature Film• Outstanding Actor (Ikechukwu)• Outstanding Music Score• Outstanding Cinematography The film won in the 2 categories:- Outstanding Music Score- Outstanding Male Actor (Ikechukwu) You can read more about the festival here.
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Photos
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Brand Partners
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News
Shock NG
Dead Tide hits cinemas nationwide on August 1, 2025, showcasing a standout performance by Ikechukwu Onunaku, whose commanding presence adds electrifying intensity to this thrilling narrative.
News Central
On Inside Nollywood, we shine the spotlight on Dead Tide, the latest action-packed thriller from Rushing Tap Studios set in a tense beach community.
Black Cape Mag Review
American audiences have become more acquainted with Nigerian film over the last decade. However, most will only know the term “Nollywood” and not much else.
Nollywire
When Soji Ogunnaike first thought about making an action film, he didn’t have months to train actors for fight scenes. He needed someone who could walk onto set already fluent in the language of punches, kicks, and controlled chaos.
Nollytimes
Dead Tide crashes into cinemas on August 1, 2025, bringing with it a gripping blend of action, suspense, and survival.
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