About Cold in July

Cold in July is a 2014 American independent crime drama film directed by Jim Mickle, produced by Linda Moran, and written by Mickle and Nick Damici. The film follows the life of a small-town Texan, Richard Dane, who kills a burglar, Freddy Russell, in self-defense. The burglar's father, Russel, seeks revenge leading to a series of unexpected twists and dark secrets that engulf Dane's life.

Making / Production

"Cold in July" is a true representation of Jim Mickle's dynamic directing skills. He along with Nick Damici penned the screenplay for this film which is based on a novel of the same name written by Joe R. Lansdale. The film was shot significantly on location in Kingston, New York.

Actors

• Michael C. Hall, known as Richard Dane, plays a picture-perfect role of an ordinary man compelled to face extraordinary circumstances. His genuine portrayal succeeds in immersing the audience into the character’s emotional turmoil.
• Sam Shepard takes on the role of Russel, the vengeful father. His intense and dark rendition adds a gripping dynamic to the plot.
• Don Johnson is Jim Bob, a private investigator with a flamboyantly rugged charm whose character adds an unexpected wit to the otherwise dark plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was screened at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
• "Cold in July" is an adaptation of Joe R. Lansdale's 1989 novel of the same name.
• Director Jim Mickle and writer Nick Damici have collaborated on several projects, including the popular "Stake Land" and "We Are What We Are".

Quotes

• "We all need a Jim Bob sometimes, to charm the snake that's fixing to strike."
• "Hell, I'm the one should be sorry, barging in on you like this."
• "People just can't know what you did. They won't understand."

Music, Soundtrack

• The score of "Cold in July" was composed by Jeff Grace. It blends synthesizer with traditional orchestral music to create a unique and compelling soundtrack.
• The soundtrack includes notable tracks such as “Intruder”, “Freddy's Back” and “The Tool Room”.