Don't Tell a Soul (film)
Don't Tell a Soul is a 2020 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Alex McAulay in his directorial debut. It stars Jack Dylan Grazer, Fionn Whitehead, Rainn Wilson and Mena Suvari.
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Directed by | Alex McAulay |
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Written by | Alex McAulay |
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Music by | Joseph Stephens |
Cinematography | Guillermo Garza |
Edited by | Ben Baudhuin |
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Running time | 83 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Deauville Film Festival on September 8, 2020.
Premise
Two thieving teenage brothers, who have been stealing money to help their sick mom, match wits with a troubled security guard stuck at the bottom of a forgotten well.
Cast
- Jack Dylan Grazer as Joey
- Fionn Whitehead as Matt
- Rainn Wilson as Randy Michael Sadler
- Mena Suvari as Carol
Production
In January 2019, it was announced that Jack Dylan Grazer, Fionn Whitehead, Rainn Wilson and Mena Suvari had joined the cast of the film, with Alex McAulay directing from a screenplay he wrote in his directorial debut.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Deauville Film Festival on September 8, 2020.[3] It was scheduled to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23, 2020.[4] However, the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] Shortly after, Saban Films acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[6] The film was released on January 15, 2021 in theaters and on VOD. It will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray by Lionsgate on March 16, 2021.
References
- "Don't Tell a Soul". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- N'Duka, Amanda (January 11, 2019). "Rainn Wilson, Mena Suvari, Fionn Whitehead, Jack Dylan Grazer Topline Don't Tell A Soul Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Don't Tell A Soul". Deauville American Film Festival. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- N'Duka, Amanda (May 20, 2020). "Saban Films Acquires 'Don't Tell a Soul'; 1091 Picks Up 'The Pollinators' – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2020.