The Last Victim (2021 film)

The Last Victim is a 2021 American neo-Western crime-thriller film directed and produced by Naveen A Chathapuram in his directorial debut from a screenplay by Ashley James Louis, based on a story by Doc Justin and Chatapuram. It stars Ali Larter, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman. The plot follows a sheriff's pursuit of a violent gang that is chasing a witness to their crimes.

The Last Victim
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNaveen A Chathapuram
Screenplay byAshley James Louis
Story by
  • Doc Justin
  • Naveen A Chathapuram
Produced by
  • Nick Burnett
  • Luke Daniels
  • Joseph Lanius
  • Shaun Sanghani
  • Naveen A Chathapuram
  • Todd Berger
  • Charles Leslie
  • Graem Luis
  • Vicky Gong
Starring
CinematographyLukasz Pruchnik
Edited byJohn Chimples
Music byDarren Morze
Production
companies
  • Peach Partners
  • Bandidos Yanquis
  • Immortal Thoughts
  • SSS Entertainment
  • SSS Film Capital
  • Sprockefeller Pictures
  • Slated
  • Concourse Media
  • Blind Alley Films
  • The Catalyst Group
Distributed byDecal
Release dates
  • September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16) (Oldenburg)
  • May 13, 2022 (2022-05-13) (United States)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival on September 16, 2021. It is set to be released in the United States on May 13, 2022, by Decal.

Premise

A group of outlaws, led by the charismatic Jake, is pursued by an aging sheriff named Herman Hickey and his Deputy after a crime goes wrong in the American Southwest. The gang of outcasts soon crosses paths with Susan, an anthropologist with OCD, and her husband, Richard. After killing Richard and losing sight of Susan, the group pursues her with the hopes of making her the last victim.

Cast

Production

The Last Victim was conceptualized over fifteen years before its release. Director Naveen A Chathapuram was introduced to the storyline by anthropologist Dr. Neal 'Doc' Justin. The duo shared the idea with Ashley James Louis, who wrote the first draft. The project, however, was shelved after the original place where the film was to be shot burned down due to a forest fire. The film was eventually brought back to production and shot in Canada, serving as Chathapuram's directorial debut.[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival on September 16, 2021.[2] Decal acquired the distribution rights soon after. The acquisition deal was negotiated by Ayo Kepher-Maat of Decal with Jared Goetz at Ascending Media Group.[3] The film is set to be released in theaters and on VOD on May 13, 2022.[4]

References
  1. Bhavani, Divya Kala (April 8, 2021). "Naveen Chathapuram breathes new life into his directorial début The Last Victim". The Hindu. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. "The Last Victim". Oldenburg International Film Festival. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  3. Grater, Tom (October 18, 2021). "Newly Launched Distributor Decal Buys Ron Perlman Thriller The Last Victim". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  4. Griffin, David (April 13, 2022). "The Last Victim: Exclusive Trailer and Movie Poster Reveal". IGN. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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