Strange Darling is a 2023 American horror-thriller film[2] written and directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey and Ed Begley Jr.
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Directed by | JT Mollner |
Screenplay by | JT Mollner |
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Cinematography | Giovanni Ribisi |
Edited by | Christopher Robin Bell |
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Distributed by | Magenta Light Studios |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 23, 2024 by Magenta Light Studios.
Premise edit
A cat-and-mouse thriller described as a “dramatization of the last known months of a serial killer”.[3]
Cast edit
- Willa Fitzgerald as the Lady
- Kyle Gallner as the Demon
- Giovanni Ribisi as Art Pallone
- Barbara Hershey
- Ed Begley Jr
Production edit
Miramax announced that filming on the project was underway in Portland, Oregon in 2022 with JT Mollner working from his own script to direct a cast led by Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey and Ed Begley Jr. Bill Block, Steve Schneider and Roy Lee acted as producers on the project.[4] The film was shot entirely on 35mm film by director of photography and film cameo, Giovanni Ribisi.[5]
Release edit
The film had its premiere on 22 September 2023, at Fantastic Fest held in Austin, Texas.[6]
In March 2024, Magenta Light Studios acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a theatrical release on 23 August 2024.[7]
Reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Strange Darling holds an approval rating of 100% based on 9 reviews.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Strange Darling". Fantastic Fest. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ https://www.variety.com/2024/film/news/strange-darling-movie-release-fantastic-fest-1235952873/amp/
- ^ Thurman, Trace (September 22, 2023). "Strange Darling' Fantastic Fest Review – Cat and Mouse Thriller Has Plenty of Surprises". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 27, 2022). "'Strange Darling': Miramax Sets Cat & Mouse Thriller With Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey & Ed Begley Jr". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Nordine, Michael (September 27, 2023). "'Strange Darling' Review: Love Hurts in Electric Serial Killer Movie Shot by Giovanni Ribisi". Variety. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Warner, Sam (September 28, 2023). "Reacher star's new movie debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (March 26, 2024). "Fantastic Fest Horror Hit 'Strange Darling' Lands Wide Theatrical Release From New Bob Yari Venture (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Strange Darling". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 28, 2023.