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The movie Hold The Dark was directed by Jeremy Saulnier and produced by Russell Ackerman, Eva Maria Daniels, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, and John Schoenfelder.

Hold The Dark Movie Review

Hold The Dark Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Hold The Dark"
Streaming On: Netflix
Runtime: 2 Hours 05 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 22-09-2018
3 / 5.0
3.45 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Russell Ackerman
  • Neil Kopp
  • John Schoenfelder
  • Anish Savjani
  • Eva Maria Daniels
  • Music Director:
  • Will Blair
  • Brooke Blair
  • Editor:
  • Julia Bloch
  • Director:
  • Jeremy Saulnier
  • Movie Actor:
  • Movie Actress:
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Antoinette Messam
  • Art Director:
  • Abdellah Baadil
  • Paul Healy
  • Sound Designer:
  • Mariusz Glabinski
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Reid A Dunlop
  • Director of Photography:
  • Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
  • Executive Producer:
  • Vincent Savino
  • Uwe Feuersenger
  • Luc Etienne
  • Ben Browning
  • Line Producer:
  • Driss Tahri
  • Visual Effects Producer:
  • Hilary Jacobs
  • Ryan Cunningham
  • Casting Director:
  • Avy Kaufman
  • Novelist:
  • William Giraldi
  • Still Photographer:
  • David Bukach
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Heather Gross
  • Chris Liang
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • Tony Volante
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Chris Connolly
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Macon Blair
  • Foley Artist:
  • Brian Vancho
  • George A Lara
  • Marko A Costanzo
  • Production Designer:
  • Ryan Warren Smith
  • Set Decorator:
  • Alan McCullagh
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Sharon Toohey
  • Special Effects Coordinator:
  • Stefano Corridori
  • Special Effects Technician:
  • Sava Stoian
  • Gabriele Cumpact
  • Stunt Coordinator:
  • Cedric Proust
  • Stunt Performer:
  • Benjamin Hicquel
  • Brahim Boukhizzou
  • Digital Compositor:
  • Jeff Butler
  • Compositor:
  • Colin Feist
  • Alex Dreiblatt
  • Set Dresser:
  • Steven Kajorinne
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Garrell Clark
  • Boom Operator:
  • Geo Major
  • Sound Editor:
  • Matt Rigby
  • Mariusz Glabinski
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Jonathan Whitesell
  • Joseph Whitebird
  • Julian Black Antelope
  • Makambe Simamba
  • Michael Tayles
  • Ryan Irving
  • Savonna Spracklin
  • Sean Hoy
  • Tantoo Cardinal
  • James Badge Dale
  • Issac Bird
  • Jeffrey Wright
  • Alexander Skarsgard
  • Anabel Kutay
  • Beckam Crawford
  • Brian Martell
  • Clarence Hoof
  • Conor Boru
  • Emmanuel Imani
  • Eric Keenleyside
  • Zandus Snow

The movie “Hold The Dark” was directed by Jeremy Saulnier and produced by Russell Ackerman, Eva Maria Daniels, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, and John Schoenfelder. The film’s writers are Macon Blair and William Giraldi. The film features Jeffrey Wright Jeffrey Wright is an film actor. Jeffrey was born >> Read More... , Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale James Badge Dale is the professional name of James >> Read More... , Riley Keough Danielle Riley Keough is a versatile, famous and c >> Read More... , Beckham Crawford, Michael Tayles, Isaac Bird, Joseph Whitebird, Zandus Snow, Julian Black Antelope, Conor Boru, Anabel Kutay, Emmanuel Imani, Tantoo Cardinal, Clarence Hoof, Savannah Bird, Karen Powderface, and Eric Keenleyside. Brooke Blair Brooke Blair is an English Film Score composer, bo >> Read More... and Will Blair composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Magnus Nordenhof, and the film’s editor was Julia Bloch.  

Plot 

The film’s protagonist is Russell Core, played by Jeffrey Wright, a retired naturalist and wolf expert who was hired by Medora Slone, played by Riley Keough, to track and eliminate a pack of wolves, which has killed three children, including her own son. Core travels to Northern Alaska for the task. While helping Medora track down the wolf pack, the two bond over their mutual solitude. When Medora’s husband Vernon Slone, played by Alexander Skarsgård returns home from the Iraq War, things take a dark and violent turn. The film follows Core as he tries to find the wolf pack and uncover the mystery surrounding the Slone family.  

Star Performance 

Riley Keough, Jeffrey Wright, and James Badge Dale deliver good performances in the film. Alexander Skarsgård gives a mediocre performance as he often seems too stiff and blank on-screen.

Analysis

The film is based on a novel of the Same name by William Giraldi, and transports the viewers to the stark Alaskan landscape, with snow peaked mountains. The film portrays inherent human darkness and struggles. 

What’s There?

• The film is set in the backdrop of a stunning snow-covered Alaska

• The film has thriller and mystery elements

• The film has a stellar cast with Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale, Riley Keough, Beckham Crawford, Michael Tayles, and Isaac Bird

What’s Not There?

• The film moves at a slow pace and is slightly boring

• The plot wanders off and this makes it difficult for viewers to maintain their interest

Verdict

The film had all the elements which would have made it an entertaining thriller, but the numbing plot and uneven pace makes it boring and bleak. The performances are good and the concept is unique. So, the film would be a good watch for thriller genre enthusiasts.


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