Blue Fox Acquires Rights to Dark Comedy 'Dead Janitors Club'

The film is based on Jeff Klima's memoir about his experience working as a crime scene cleaner in Los Angeles.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to the dark comedy film 'Dead Janitors Club', which is based on Jeff Klima's memoir 'The Dead Janitors Club: Pathetically True Tales of a Crime Scene Cleanup King'. The film is directed by Kenny Gage and Devon Downs and stars Jake Busey as a corrupt cop who partners with an eager, broke assistant played by Felix Merback.

Why it matters

The acquisition of 'Dead Janitors Club' by Blue Fox Entertainment signals the growing demand for dark comedies that offer a unique perspective on the often grim realities of crime scene cleanup. The film's true-life inspiration and talented cast are expected to draw interest from international buyers at the European Film Market.

The details

The film is a screen adaptation of Klima's memoir, drawing from his experiences working as a crime scene cleaner in Los Angeles. In addition to Jake Busey and Felix Merback, the cast includes Brianna Gage, Jake Holley, Ginger Lynn Allen, and Gary Busey as a homeless man with a habit of marking his territory.

  • The film is set to be released in the US and Canada later this year.

The players

Blue Fox Entertainment

An entertainment company that has acquired the worldwide rights to 'Dead Janitors Club'.

Jeff Klima

The author of the memoir 'The Dead Janitors Club: Pathetically True Tales of a Crime Scene Cleanup King', which the film is based on.

Kenny Gage and Devon Downs

The directors of 'Dead Janitors Club'.

Jake Busey

An actor who stars as a corrupt cop in the film.

Felix Merback

An actor who plays the eager, broke assistant to Jake Busey's character in the film.

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What they’re saying

“'Dead Janitors Club delivers a killer hook, sharp characters, and nonstop momentum—everything international buyers are looking for right now.'”

— Lisa Gutberlet, President, Blue Fox Entertainment (Deadline)

What’s next

Blue Fox Entertainment will launch international sales on the film at the European Film Market and will release the film in the US and Canada later this year.

The takeaway

The acquisition of 'Dead Janitors Club' by Blue Fox Entertainment highlights the growing demand for dark comedies that offer a unique perspective on the often grim realities of crime scene cleanup, with the film's true-life inspiration and talented cast expected to draw interest from international buyers.