Monster Summer
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| Directed by | David Henrie |
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| Cinematography | Larry Blanford |
| Edited by | Robb Sullivan |
| Music by | Frederik Wiedmann |
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| Distributed by | Pastime Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
Monster Summer (formerly Boys of Summer) is an upcoming American adventure horror film[1] directed by David Henrie from a script by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz, and starring Mel Gibson, Mason Thames and Lorraine Bracco.
Monster Summer is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 4, 2024.
Synopsis
[edit]When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.
Cast
[edit]- Mason Thames
- Mel Gibson
- Lorraine Bracco
- Nora Zehetner
- Kevin James
- Abby James Witherspoon
- Julian Lerner
- Noah Cottrell
- Sofia Espinoza
- Ava Espinal
- Logan Kelly
Production
[edit]From a script by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz set in Martha’s Vineyard about a young boy who begins to suspect a mysterious entity is pursuing the local children. The production is by Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures [1] with Mark Fasano and James Henrie producing with John Blanford,[2] and Dan McDonough.[3] Tobias Weymar, Annie Mahoney, Lorenzo Henrie, and Amanda Devine are acting as executive producers.
It was announced in November 2021 that Gibson and Thames were in the cast and that principal photography was to begin in December 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina.[4] In January 2022 it was revealed that added to the cast were Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon and Noah Cottrell whilst Darren Moorman and Scott Pomeroy were added as executive producers.[5]
David Henrie described the film in a statement to TheWrap, “Historically, fairy tales used monsters to personify our deepest fears while empowering young people to overcome them. Now more than ever, we need narratives that inspire courage in the face of darkness. ‘Boys of Summer’ is a throwback story that conjures up the magic and nostalgia of childhood as its heroes fight monsters old and new."[6]
Whilst Gibson was filming in Southport, North Carolina he was awarded the keys to the city by the Mayor who declared December 16 to be “Mel Gibson Day”.[7] It was reported that Kevin James and Patrick Renna were also in the area taking part in filming.[8][9][10] In May 2024, Variety reported the film's title as having changed from Boys of Summer to Monster Summer.[11]
Release
[edit]Monster Summer is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 4, 2024.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Spooky Trailer For The Family Horror Adventure Film MONSTER SUMMER Starring Mel Gibson". Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "John Blanford". IMDb. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dan McDonough". IMDb. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Mel Gibson, Mason Thames to Star in Adventure Fantasy 'Boys of Summer'". Hollywood Reporter. November 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "'Boys Of Summer': Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner & More Board Family Adventure Pic Toplined By Mel Gibson And Mason Thames". Deadline. January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Mel Gibson to Star in Family Adventure Film Boys of Summer". November 4, 2021. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Multiple film projects wrap, 'The Black Phone' release delayed, Southport declares 'Mel Gibson Day'". portcitydaily.com. December 21, 2021. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Actor Kevin James hangs out, eats wings in Oak Island". Starnewsonline. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Dail, Allayna (December 16, 2021). "Mayor Hatem declares today "Mel Gibson Day"". City of Southport. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Cunningham, Taylor (December 21, 2021). "'Mel Gibson Day' Declared in North Carolina City". Outsider. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Kuznikov, Selena (May 17, 2024). "'Wildcat' Producer Renovo Media Group Launches Studio and Facility in Iowa (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Monster Summer Trailer Previews Spooky Family Adventure Starring Mel Gibson". ComingSoon. July 16, 2024. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.