Lionsgate has unveiled the trailer and poster for its upcoming crime/thriller Crescent City, a captivating new film directed by RJ Collins and written by Rich Ronat. Set to be released simultaneously in theaters and on digital/on-demand platforms on August 16, 2024, Crescent City promises to deliver a riveting experience that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
A Hypnotic Thriller
Crescent City stars an impressive ensemble cast, including Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whelan, and Alec Baldwin. The film takes place in a small southern town gripped by fear as a serial killer terrorizes its residents. The investigation becomes increasingly complex as everyone, including the local police, falls under suspicion.
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The plot delves deep into the psychological torment and relentless pursuit of justice faced by the chief detective, portrayed by Howard. As the body count rises and the mystery deepens, the detective is forced to confront his own haunting past in a desperate bid to catch the killer. Baldwin, Morales, and Whelan deliver powerful performances that add layers of intrigue and intensity to this chilling narrative.
A Closer Look
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In Crescent City, the seemingly peaceful small town becomes a hunting ground for a cunning and ruthless serial killer. As fear permeates the community, the pressure mounts on the local authorities to solve the case. This film explores the themes of trust, paranoia, and the psychological toll of pursuing a relentless murderer.
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The cinematography and direction by RJ Collins, combined with Rich Ronat’s gripping script, create an atmospheric thriller that immerses viewers in the tense and eerie world of Crescent City. The film’s runtime of 103 minutes ensures a tightly woven story that keeps the suspense high from start to finish.
Crescent City will be available in theaters and on digital/on-demand platforms on August 16, 2024. Don’t miss this hypnotic thriller that promises to be one of the standout crime films of the year.
About Crescent City
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IN THEATERS & ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND: 8/16/2024
Director: RJ Collins
Writer: Rich Ronat
Executive Producers: Angie Sanfilippo, Cole Garson, Paul Swigart, Richie Hill, Barry Brooker, Stan Wertlieb, Josh Spector, Matthew Hechinger, Nat Mccormick, Brian O’Shea, Rick Dugdale, Sean Lydiard, Eric Brenner, Anjul Nigam, Jeff Rice, Michael Sirow, Mira Park Howard, Andrea Collins, Inna Tuler, Vladislav Lapidus
Producers: Denise Loren, Eduard Osipov, Vince Jolivette, David Lipper, Robert A. Daly Jr.
Cast: Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whelan, Alec Baldwin
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 103 Mins
Synopsis
When a small southern town is terrorized by a relentless serial killer everyone becomes a suspect… including local authorities. As the body count rises and the dark mystery deepens, the chief detective becomes haunted by the horrors of his past. Academy Award Nominee’s Terrence Howard and Alec Baldwin star in a mesmerizing crime thriller about what it costs to catch a killer.
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