Muzzle is a 2023 American action-thriller film directed by John Stalberg Jr. and written by Carlyle Eubank. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Penelope Mitchell, Diego Tinoco, Paul Johansson, Kyle Smithson, Delissa Reynolds and Stephen Lang.
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| Directed by | John Stalberg Jr. |
| Screenplay by | Carlyle Eubank |
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| Cinematography | Pieter Vermeer |
| Edited by | Bella Erikson |
| Music by | Paul Gallister |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $7,807[1][2] |
Plot
editAfter his dog is killed in Skid Row, Jake Rosser plummets deep into a sinister underworld to uncover the truth about who may be responsible.
Cast
edit- Aaron Eckhart as Jake Rosser[3]
- Penelope Mitchell as Mia[4]
- Diego Tinoco as Hernandez[5]
- Stephen Lang as Leland[5]
- Delissa Reynolds as Detective Ramos
- Kyle Smithson as Officer O'Keefe[4]
- Grainger Hines as Aldo Damon
- Nick Searcy as Captain Freeman
- Paul Johansson as Officer Reed
- Hemky Madera as Santiago Perez
Production
editPrincipal photography took place in Louisville, Kentucky in August 2022.[6][7]
Release
editMuzzle was released by RLJE Films on September 29, 2023.[4]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 36%, with an average score of 5.3/10, based on reviews from 11 critics.[8]
Sheila O'Malley of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars.[9]
Sequel
editIn May 2024, a sequel titled Muzzle: City of Wolves was announced with Aaron Eckhart set to reprise his role as Jake Rosser and John Stalberg Jr. returning to direct.[10] The script will be written by Jacob Michael King from a story by Carlyle Eubank and Stalberg Jr which will follow Rosser as he attempts to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 companion, Socks, only for a ruthless gang to target them in a brutal attack sending him in search of vengeance in the criminal underworld to protect his family.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Muzzle". Box Office Mojo. October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Muzzle". The Numbers. October 5, 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (February 3, 2022). "Aaron Eckhart Starring In Thriller 'Muzzle', Highland Launching EFM Sales". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Lang, Brent (August 16, 2023). "Aaron Eckhart Action-Thriller Muzzle Sells to RLJE (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex (May 18, 2022). "Stephen Lang, Nick Cassavetes, Diego Tinoco Join Aaron Eckhart Thriller 'Muzzle' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Suckow, Alex (August 20, 2022). "'Muzzle': What we know about the new thriller being shot in Louisville". WLKY. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Villei, Matt (September 9, 2022). "Aaron Eckhart Makes a Furry Friend in First Image for John Stalberg Jr.'s 'Muzzle'". Collider. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Muzzle". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ O'Malley, Sheila (September 29, 2023). "Muzzle". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "Aaron Eckhart Returning for Canine Action Thriller Sequel 'Muzzle: City of Wolves' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
