Broken Star (film)
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| Broken Star | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Dave Schwep |
| Written by | David Lee Brant |
| Produced by | Howard Barish |
| Starring | Lio Tipton Tyler Labine |
| Cinematography | Tyler Maddox |
| Edited by | Kelly McCoy |
| Music by | Josh Peck Donny Dykowsky |
Production company | Kandoo Films |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Broken Star is a 2018 American psychological thriller film directed by Dave Schwep and starring Lio Tipton and Tyler Labine.
Cast
[edit]- Lio Tipton as Markey
- Tyler Labine as Daryl
- Lauren Bowles as Kara
- Monique Coleman as Annie
Release
[edit]In April 2018, it was announced that the rights to the film were acquired by Gravitas Ventures.[1]
The film was released in theaters and on VOD on July 20, 2018.[2]
Reception
[edit]Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "But when the plot finally kicks in, it feels like an afterthought — as though director Dave Schwep and screenwriter David Lee Brant realized too late that they needed something more than two damaged folks in a tacky old house."[3]
Nick Schager of Variety also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "The story of a starlet under house arrest who forms an unhealthy bond with her landlord, it’s a low-rent effort that’s equal parts tawdry and tedious, although more problematic for its theatrical and on-demand fortunes is the fact that, from start to finish, it makes little lucid sense."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Busch, Anita (April 30, 2018). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Thriller 'Broken Star' From Kandoo Films For Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Barkan, Jonathan (June 25, 2018). "Exclusive: You Never Know Who Wants to Watch a BROKEN STAR". Dread Central. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Noel (July 18, 2018). "Review: Psychological drama 'Broken Star' burns out in the end". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Schager, Nick (July 18, 2018). "Film Review: 'Broken Star'". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2022.