Dark Harvest (2022 film)
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Directed by | David Slade |
Screenplay by | Michael Gilio |
Based on | Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge |
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Cinematography | Larry Smith |
Edited by | Art Jones |
Production companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Matt Tolmach Productions |
Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
Release date | September 9, 2022 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Dark Harvest is an upcoming American fantasy-horror film directed by David Slade, based on the novel of the same name.
Plot[]
Every fall in a small Midwestern town, a supernatural specter named "Sawtooth Jack" arises from the cornfields and approaches the town’s church, where violent gangs of teenage boys hungrily await their chance to confront the legendary nightmare in an annual harvest rite of life and death. Richie Shepard lives in the shadow of his big brother who won last year’s “October Prize” to get his ticket out of town. To prove himself and join his brother, Richie pairs up with restless dreamer Kelly Haines, who will do whatever it takes to escape this dead-end town. Against the rules and the odds, Richie and Kelly decide to hunt down the legendary nightmare to win the Run and their freedom, together.
Cast[]
- Casey Likes as Richie Shepard
- E’myri Crutchfield as Kelly Haines
- Dustin Ceithamer as Sawtooth/October Boy
- Ezra Buzzington as The Farmer
- Jeremy Davies
- Elizabeth Reaser
- Luke Kirby
- Austin Autry as Riley Blaike
- Megan Best
- Jake Brennan as Dillon
- Britain Dalton as Jim
- Steven McCarthy as Coach Nelson
- Alejandro Akara as Bud
- Maclean Fish as Charlie Gunther
- West Mulholland as Mitch Crenshaw
- Carter Heintz as Marty
- Logan Tomanek as Larry Stooge
Production[]
Development[]
On September 10, 2019, it was reported that New Regency hired David Slade to direct the adaptation of Dark Harvest with Michael Gillio writing the script and Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl producing.[1] On February 23, 2020, it was reported that MGM acquired the film after New Regency put it on turnaround, and Gillio will also executive produce the film.[2]
Casting[]
On June 1, 2021, newcomers Casey Likes and E’myri Crutchfield were cast in the lead roles.[3] On October 4, 2021, Jeremy Davies, Elizabeth Reaser and Luke Kirby were added to the cast.[4]
Filming[]
Principal photography commenced at the end of August 2021 in Winnipeg.[3][5]
Release[]
The film will be released on September 9, 2022.[3] It was originally scheduled for release on September 24, 2021, but was pulled from the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
References[]
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 10, 2019). "David Slade Tapped To Direct 'Dark Harvest' Adaptation For New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2020). "'Dark Harvest' Horror Movie With Director David Slade Heads To MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c N'Duka, Amanda (June 1, 2021). "'Dark Harvest': Casey Likes & E'myri Crutchfield Tapped To Star In MGM Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Jeremy Davies, Elizabeth Reaser, Luke Kirby Join MGM Horror Thriller 'Dark Harvest' (Exclusive)". October 4, 2021.
- ^ @justcaseylikes (August 30, 2021). "Day 1 on Dark Harvest" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 7, 2020). "'Dark Harvest' Will Happen In Autumn 2021: MGM Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
External links[]
- Dark Harvest at IMDb
- English-language films
- 2022 films
- 2022 fantasy films
- 2022 horror films
- American films
- American fantasy films
- American horror films
- Films about bullying
- Films based on American horror novels
- Films directed by David Slade
- Films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films produced by Matt Tolmach
- Films set in 1963
- Films shot in Winnipeg
- Halloween horror films
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- Upcoming films