Burn (2019 film)
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| Directed by | Mike Gan |
| Written by | Mike Gan |
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| Cinematography | Jon Keng |
| Edited by | Marc Fusco |
| Music by | Ceiri Torjussen |
| Distributed by | Momentum Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Burn is a 2019 American thriller film, written and directed by Mike Gan in his directorial debut. It stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Suki Waterhouse, Harry Shum Jr., Shiloh Fernandez and Josh Hutcherson.
It was released on August 23, 2019, by Momentum Pictures.
Plot
When a gas station is held at gunpoint by a desperate man in need of cash, a lonely and unstable gas station attendant, tired of being overshadowed by her more outgoing co-worker, finds an opportunity to make a connection with the robber.
Cast
- Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Melinda
- Suki Waterhouse as Sheila
- Harry Shum Jr. as Officer Liu
- Shiloh Fernandez as Perry
- Josh Hutcherson as Billy
Production
In February 2018, it was announced Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Suki Waterhouse and Josh Hutcherson had joined the cast of the film, with Mike Gan directing from a screenplay he wrote.[1] In March 2018, it was announced Shiloh Fernandez and Harry Shum Jr. joined the cast of the film.[2] In May 2018, it was announced the film had been re-titled from Plume to Burn.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2018.[4]
Release
It was released on August 23, 2019, by Momentum Pictures.[5]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 63% based on reviews from 8 critics.[6]
References
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (February 14, 2018). "Josh Hutcherson, Suki Waterhouse to Star in Thriller 'Plume' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 14, 2018). "Harry Shum Jr., Shiloh Fernandez Join Mike Gan's Thriller 'Plume'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 10, 2018). "Cannes First Look: Josh Hutcherson Goes for the 'Burn' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Reakes, Kathy (March 17, 2018). "Young Stars Filming Thriller In Hudson Valley". Daily Voice. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (June 26, 2019). "Josh Hutcherson ignites a gas station war in exclusive Burn trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Burn (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes.