Dark Harvest (2022 film)

Dark Harvest is an upcoming American fantasy-horror film directed by David Slade, based on the novel of the same name.

Dark Harvest
Directed byDavid Slade
Screenplay byMichael Gilio
Based onDark Harvest
by Norman Partridge
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLarry Smith
Edited byArt Jones
Production
companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Matt Tolmach Productions
Distributed byUnited Artists Releasing
Release date
  • September 9, 2022 (2022-09-09)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Every fall in a small Midwestern town, a supernatural specter named "Sawtooth Jack" arises from the cornfields and approaches the town’s church, where violent gangs of teenage boys hungrily await their chance to confront the legendary nightmare in an annual harvest rite of life and death. Richie Shepard lives in the shadow of his big brother who won last year’s “October Prize” to get his ticket out of town. To prove himself and join his brother, Richie pairs up with restless dreamer Kelly Haines, who will do whatever it takes to escape this dead-end town. Against the rules and the odds, Richie and Kelly decide to hunt down the legendary nightmare to win the Run and their freedom, together.

Cast
  • Casey Likes as Richie Shepard
  • E’myri Crutchfield as Kelly Haines
  • Dustin Ceithamer as Sawtooth Jack
  • Alejandro Akara as Bud
  • Ezra Buzzington as The Farmer
  • Jeremy Davies as Dan Shepard
  • Elizabeth Reaser as Donna Shepard
  • Luke Kirby as Officer Jerry Ricks
  • Austin Autry as Riley Blaike
  • Megan Best as Annie
  • Jake Brennan as Dillon
  • Britain Dalton as Jim Shepard
  • Steven McCarthy as Coach Nelson
  • Maclean Fish as Charlie Gunther
  • West Mulholland as Mitch Crenshaw
  • Carter Heintz as Marty
  • Logan Tomanek as Larry Stooge

Production

Development

On September 10, 2019, it was reported that New Regency hired David Slade to direct the adaptation of Dark Harvest with Michael Gilio writing the script and Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl producing.[1] On February 23, 2020, it was reported that MGM acquired the film after New Regency put it on turnaround, and Gilio will also executive produce the film.[2]

Casting

On June 1, 2021, newcomers Casey Likes and E’myri Crutchfield were cast in the lead roles.[3] On October 4, 2021, Jeremy Davies, Elizabeth Reaser and Luke Kirby were added to the cast.[4]

Filming

Principal photography commenced at the end of August 2021 in Winnipeg.[3][5]

Release

The film will be released on September 9, 2022.[3] It was originally scheduled for release on September 24, 2021, but was pulled from the schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (September 10, 2019). "David Slade Tapped To Direct 'Dark Harvest' Adaptation For New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2020). "'Dark Harvest' Horror Movie With Director David Slade Heads To MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (June 1, 2021). "'Dark Harvest': Casey Likes & E'myri Crutchfield Tapped To Star In MGM Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  4. "Jeremy Davies, Elizabeth Reaser, Luke Kirby Join MGM Horror Thriller 'Dark Harvest' (Exclusive)". October 4, 2021.
  5. @justcaseylikes (August 30, 2021). "Day 1 on Dark Harvest" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 7, 2020). "'Dark Harvest' Will Happen In Autumn 2021: MGM Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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