Strange Darling
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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 |
Strange Darling is a 2023 American thriller film[2] written and directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey and Ed Begley Jr.
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
- Madisen Beaty
- Bianca Santos
- Steven Michael Quezada
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 September 22, 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 August 23, 2024.[7]
Reception
[edit]![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (July 2024) |
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Strange Darling holds an approval rating of 100% based on 15 reviews.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Strange Darling". Fantastic Fest. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/strange-darling-review-jt-mollner/
- ^ 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.