About The Binge

The Binge is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Jeremy Neale, featuring Vince Vaughn. The film centers around a time in the not-so-distant future, where all forms of alcohol and drugs are completely banned except for one night a year. On this infamous night known as Binge Day, which is somewhat reminiscent of "The Purge", three high school seniors Griffin (Skyler Gisondo), Hags (Dexter Darden), and Andrew (Eduardo Franco) embark on an unforgettable adventure to ensure they have the most fun-filled and chaotic Binge Day ever.

Making / Production

The film is a Hulu Original and was released on August 28, 2020. The plot of the movie was inspired by real-life celebratory events like Mardi Gras, and wanted to merge it with the intense drama and chaos of movies like "The Purge". The director Jeremy Garelick worked closely with writer Jordan VanDina to create this unique take on teen rebellion and overdue rites of passage.

Actors

• Vince Vaughn as Principal Carlsen: The school principal who passionately discourages his students from participating in The Binge. His comedic timing adds much needed lightheartedness to the otherwise chaotic atmosphere.
• Skyler Gisondo as Griffin: A straight-A student who has an adventurous Binge night where he navigates his crush, friendship and personal awakening. Gisondo brings a heartwarming and believable character to life.
• Dexter Darden as Hags: Griffin's best friend who loyally stays by his side throughout their eventful night. Darden adds a natural charm and humor to the film with his performance.
• Eduardo Franco as Andrew: Andrew is the wild card of the group who instigates the adventure. Franco's infectious energy is evident in every scene he is in.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Binge was filmed in Syracuse, New York, providing an authentic high school and suburban setting to the story.
• Vince Vaughn has some hilarious dance sequences in the movie which were entirely improvised.
• The movie touches on themes of friendship, self-discovery, and rebellion in a uniquely comedic way.

Quotes

• "Remember, no matter what happens tonight, girls just want to have fundamental rights!" - Andrew
• "I just biked here from New Jersey!" - Hags
• "We're going to have a nice quiet evening playing video games. That's the most rebellious thing we could do!" - Griffin

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack features a range of tracks from upbeat party anthems to classic rock tracks, effectively capturing the varying moods and emotions of the movie.
• While there isn't an official soundtrack released, music plays an important role in the film and is often used to heighten the tension and comedy in scenes.