Adverse (film)
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| Directed by | Brian Metcalf |
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| Cinematography | Derrick Cohan |
| Music by | Alex Kharlamov |
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| Distributed by | Grindstone Entertainment Group |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Adverse is a 2020 American crime thriller film written and directed by Brian Metcalf and starring Thomas Nicholas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjen, Penelope Ann Miller, and Mickey Rourke. It premiered at the Fantasporto Film Festival, Portugal's largest film festival, on February 28, 2020.[1] The film earned Metcalf a Platinum Remi Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.[2]
The film was released theatrically in the United States on January 23, 2021, by Grindstone Entertainment Group.[3][4]
Cast
- Thomas Nicholas as Ethan
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Dr. Cruz
- Sean Astin as Frankie
- Kelly Arjen as Mia
- Penelope Ann Miller as Nicole
- Mickey Rourke as Kaden
- Jake T. Austin as Lars
- Matt Ryan as Jake
- Andrew Keegan as Jan
- Aaron Schwartz as Detective Mitchell
- Charlene Amoia as Mary
- Jesse Garcia as Detective Ranie
Production
Principal photography began in Los Angeles in October 2018.[5] On January 17, 2019, it was confirmed that filming had been completed.[6] The film had its premiere at FantasPorto 2020, a film festival held in Oporto, Portugal, in February 2020.[7]
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (January 23, 2020). "Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Opens Fantasporto Festival". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Remi Winners". Worldfest.org.
- ^ Ramos, Dino (September 15, 2020). "Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Neo-Noir Thriller 'Adverse'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 9, 2020). "Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Bought by Grindstone". Variety.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 30, 2018). "Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Phillips & More Star In 'Adverse' Drama From Brian A. Metcalf". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave (November 7, 2018). "Mickey Rourke to Produce, Star in Crime Drama 'Twilight Into Darkness'". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ Pinto, João. "Interview With Bria A.Metcalfe, the Director of Adverse That Will Premier at FantasPorto" (in Portuguese). PortalCinema.