This Is the Night is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Frank Grillo, Lucius Hoyos, Jonah Hauer-King, Bobby Cannavale, and Naomi Watts.[1] Jason Blum served as producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier served as producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
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| Directed by | James DeMonaco |
| Written by | James DeMonaco |
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| Cinematography | Anastas Michos |
| Edited by | Keith Fraase |
| Music by | Nathan Whitehead |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film released at the Angelika Film Center for a limited run on September 17, 2021, and was digitally released on September 21, 2021, by Universal Pictures.[2]
Plot
editIn 1982, a family must confront its greatest challenges and the family realizes that the only way to live is like there's no tomorrow.
Cast
edit- Frank Grillo as Vincent Dedea
- Lucius Hoyos as Anthony Dedea
- River Alexander as Dov Sabian
- Jonah Hauer-King as Christian Dedea
- Bobby Cannavale as Frank Larocca
- Naomi Watts as Marie Dedea
- Cliff "Method Man" Smith as Louis
- Constantine Rousouli as Rafe the Handsome Mailman
- Lenny Venito as Carmine Cacioppo
- Madelyn Cline as Sophia Larocca
- Chase Vacnin as Albie Lenexa
- Adam Cantor as Tall Sal Barbero
- Steve Lipman as Santo Saggese
In addition, Frankie Montero plays gang leader Gus Giammarino, a brief but pivotal role.
Production
editOn May 15, 2018, Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions announced James DeMonaco would be writing and directing a drama film titled Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, with Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo and Bobby Cannavale starring in the film.[3][4][5] On August 4, 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.[6]
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.[7]
Release
editThe film had a one-week theatrical run at the Angelika Film Center on September 17, 2021, and was digitally released on September 21, 2021, by Universal Pictures.[8]
Reception
editCritical response
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo To Star In 'Once Upon A Time In Staten Island' For Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Miska, Brad (September 13, 2021). "'This Is The Night': Coming Of Age Drama From 'Purge' Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday". Deadline. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo to Star in Blumhouse Drama 'Once Upon a Time in Staten Island' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Cast It Talent". Cast It Talent. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "'The Night' Feature Film Casting Call for Principal Speaking Role". Project Casting. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "This Is The Night". FilmRatings. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ Priola, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "Now filming: On the set of James DeMonaco's new Staten Island movie". Silive.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 13, 2021). "'This Is The Night': Coming Of Age Drama From 'Purge' Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday".
- ^ "This Is the Night". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "This Is the Night". Rotten Tomatoes. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
