The Scent of Rain and Lightning
The Scent of Rain and Lightning is a 2017 American drama film directed by Blake Robbins and written by Jeff Robison and Casey Twenter, based on the novel of the same name by Nancy Pickard. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace, Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Will Patton, and Brad Carter.
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| Directed by | Blake Robbins |
| Written by | Jeff Robison Casey Twenter |
| Based on | The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard |
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| Cinematography | Lyn Moncrief |
| Edited by | Lauren Clark Carroll |
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| Distributed by | SP Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million[1] |
The film had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on March 25, 2017, and had a limited release on February 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics.
Plot
editWhen a young woman learns her parents' killer has been released from jail, she is forced to revisit old wounds while discovering the destructive power of hate and the true cost of family secrets fully revealing themselves.
Cast
edit- Maika Monroe as Jody Linder[2]
- Meg Crosbie as Young Jody Linder
- Maggie Grace as Laurie[2]
- Justin Chatwin as Hugh Jay Linder[3]
- Mark Webber as Chase[3]
- Logan Miller as Collin Croyle[3]
- Will Patton as Senior[3]
- Brad Carter as Billy[2]
- Aaron Poole as Meryl[3]
- Bonnie Bedelia as Annabelle[3]
- Blake Robbins as Sheriff Don Phelps
- Ken Wood as Deputy Sheriff Mason Walker
Production
editOn July 23, 2015, it was announced that Nancy Pickard's novel The Scent of Rain and Lightning was being adapted into a film, which Blake Robbins would direct, Maggie Grace, Maika Monroe and Brad Carter leading the cast.[2] Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison, and Jeff Johnson would produce the film through No Coast Entertainment, along with Kevin Waller through Gerson Productions and Michael Davis and Grace.[2] On November 5, 2015, it was announced Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Aaron Poole, Will Patton and Bonnie Bedelia had joined the cast.[3]
Filming
editPrincipal photography on the film began on October 27, 2015, in Oklahoma,[4][5] and concluded on November 21, 2015, with a total of 21 days of shooting.[6]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on March 25, 2017.[7] Shortly after, SP Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a February 16, 2018, release.[8]
Reception
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100%, based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 7.6/10.[9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, indicating "generally positive reviews".[10]
References
edit- ^ Poppe, Nathan (November 27, 2015). "House call: 'The Scent of Rain and Lightning' invades a Guthrie home for a chilling day of filming". Oklahoman.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Lincoln, Ross A. (July 23, 2015). "'The Scent Of Rain And Lightning' Adds Maggie Grace, Brad Carter, Maika Monroe". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g Sneider, Jeff (November 5, 2015). "Logan Miller, Mark Webber, Justin Chatwin Join 'The Scent of Rain and Lightning'". TheWrap. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ "The Scent of Rain and Lightning Begins Production in Oklahoma". Creative COW. November 10, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ Stewart, John (November 10, 2015). "Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace start work on "The Scent Of Rain And Lightning" in Oklahoma". The Slanted. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ Collinson, Gary (February 18, 2018). "Exclusive Interview - Director Blake Robbins on The Scent of Rain and Lightning". Flickering Myth. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Scent of Rain and Lighting". Atlanta Film Festival. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (February 2, 2018). "SP Releasing Grabs US Rights To Thriller 'The Scent Of Rain & Lightning'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "The Scent of Rain and Lightning (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "The Scent of Rain and Lightning Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
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