Cold in July
Tense thriller exploring revenge, murder and secrets
About Cold in July
Released: 2014
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 1h 49m
Cast
Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Don Johnson, Nick Damici
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”.
About Cold in July
Cold in July is a thrilling tale of a man who gets entangled in the dangerous secrets following a home invasion.