Strange Darling Explained

Strange Darling
Director:JT Mollner
Producer:
Screenplay:JT Mollner
Starring:
Music:Craig DeLeon
Cinematography:Giovanni Ribisi
Editing:Christopher Robin Bell
Distributor:Magenta Light Studios
Runtime:96 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

Strange Darling is a 2023 American thriller film 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

A cat-and-mouse thriller described as a “dramatization of the last known months of a serial killer”.[2]

Cast

Production

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.[3] The film was shot entirely on 35mm film by the director of photography, actor Giovanni Ribisi, who also has a cameo in the film.[4]

Release

The film had its premiere on September 22, 2023, at Fantastic Fest held in Austin, Texas.[5]

In March 2024, Magenta Light Studios acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a theatrical release on August 23, 2024.[6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Strange Darling holds an approval rating of 97% based on 35 reviews with an average rating of 8.2/10.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Strange Darling. 29 September 2023. Fantastic Fest.
  2. Web site: 29 September 2023. Bloody-disgusting.com. Strange Darling' Fantastic Fest Review – Cat and Mouse Thriller Has Plenty of Surprises. September 22, 2023. Trace. Thurman.
  3. Web site: 'Strange Darling': Miramax Sets Cat & Mouse Thriller With Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey & Ed Begley Jr. Deadline Hollywood. 29 September 2023. Anthony. D'Alessandro. September 27, 2022.
  4. Web site: Variety. 'Strange Darling' Review: Love Hurts in Electric Serial Killer Movie Shot by Giovanni Ribisi. 29 September 2023. September 27, 2023. Michael. Nordine.
  5. Web site: Reacher star's new movie debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Sam. Warner. 28 September 2023. 29 September 2023. Digital Spy.
  6. Web site: Fantastic Fest Horror Hit 'Strange Darling' Lands Wide Theatrical Release From New Bob Yari Venture (EXCLUSIVE). Matt. Donnelly. March 26, 2024. March 27, 2024. Variety.
  7. Web site: Strange Darling. Rotten Tomatoes. en. September 28, 2023.