This Is the Night
Official poster
Directed byJames DeMonaco
Written byJames DeMonaco
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAnastas Michos
Edited byKeith Fraase
Music byNathan Whitehead
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

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

In 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

In addition, Frankie Montero plays gang leader Gus Giammarino, a brief but pivotal role.

Production

On 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

The film had a one-week theatrical run on September 17, 2021 at the Angelika Film Center and was digitally released on September 21, 2021 by Universal Pictures.[8]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[9]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Cast It Talent". Cast It Talent. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "'The Night' Feature Film Casting Call for Principal Speaking Role". Project Casting. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "This Is The Night". FilmRatings. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Priola, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "Now filming: On the set of James DeMonaco's new Staten Island movie". Silive.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 13, 2021). "'This Is The Night': Coming Of Age Drama From 'Purge' Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday".
  9. ^ "This Is the Night". Rotten Tomatoes. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.

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