Stoker (film)
Stoker is an upcoming 2012 drama film directed by Park Chan-wook and written by Wentworth Miller. It stars Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, and Matthew Goode.
Cast
Plot
After her father dies, an enigmatic uncle moves in with a girl and her emotionally unstable mother. Although she has suspicions about his motives, she finds herself drawn to him.[1][2]
Production
Wentworth Miller wrote the screenplay for Stoker, as well as a prequel, Uncle Charlie.[3] He used the pseudonym Ted Foulke, later explaining "I just wanted the scripts to sink or swim on their own."[4] Miller's script was voted to the 2010 "Black List" of the 10 best unproduced screenplays making the rounds in Hollywood.[5] Miller described it as a "horror film, a family drama and a psychological thriller."[6] Although influenced by Bram Stoker's Dracula,[7] Miller clarified that Stoker was "not about vampires. It was never meant to be about vampires but it is a horror story. A stoker is one who stokes, which also ties in nicely with the narrative."[6] Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt also influenced the film. Miller said: "The jumping off point is actually Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt. So, that's where we begin, and then we take it in a very, very different direction."[6]
The film marks director Park Chan-wook's English-language debut. In January 2011, it was reported that Mia Wasikowska was in negotiations to play the teenager,[8] and in February, Nicole Kidman also entered negotiations to join the cast.[9] In June, it was reported that Matthew Goode was in talks to play the uncle,[10] after Colin Firth, who was attached earlier, had to drop out.[11] Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich and Dermot Mulroney joined the cast in July and August 2011.[12][13][14][15]
Filming began in Nashville, Tennessee in September 2011. Portions were also filmed in nearby Murfreesboro on September 22.[1][16] Principal photography wrapped on October 23.
References
- ^ a b "Nicole Kidman to get psychological with 'Oldboy' director in 'Stoker'". HitFix. September 1, 2011. http://www.hitfix.com/articles/nicole-kidman-to-get-psychological-with-oldboy-director-in-stoker. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ^ "Stoker Begins Principal Photography". Coming Soon. September 1, 2011. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81710. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ^ "'Prison Break' Star Secretly Writing Horror Scripts?". http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20963.
- ^ "Wentworth Miller on How He Became Hollywood’s Hottest Secret Screenwriter". Movieline. July 24, 2010. http://www.movieline.com/2010/07/wentworth-miller-comic-con-interview.php. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ "Black List: 2010 Best Unproduced Screenplays". moviefone.com. http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/12/13/black-list-2010-best-unproduced-screenplays/?_r=true.
- ^ a b c Radish, Christina (August 3, 2010). "SDCC 2010: Wentworth Miller Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE; Plus Updates on STOKER and UNCLE CHARLIE". collider.com. http://collider.com/comic-con-wentworth-miller-interview-resident-evil-afterlife-3d-stoker-uncle-charlie/41800/. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- ^ "Wentworth Miller On Love, His Celebrity Crush". January 26, 2008. http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/who/celebrity-interviews/article/-/5922753/wentworth-miller-on-love-his-celebrity-crush/. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (27 January 2011). "Mia Wasikowska In Thriller 'Stoker' Talks". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/mia-wasikowska-in-stoker-talks/. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
- ^ Zeitchik, Steven (11 February 2011). "Hot with Oscar buzz, Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman look to new roles in 'Stoker'". Los Angeles Times. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/02/colin-firth-nicole-kidman-stoker-wentworth-miller-mia-wasikowska.html. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 8, 2011). "Matthew Goode in talks for 'Stoker' lead". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118038262. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
- ^ Vilkomerson, Sara (September 13, 2011). "Toronto Film Festival: Matthew Goode, nude scenes, and a different kind of 'Burning Man'". Entertainment Weekly. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/13/toronto-film-festival-matthew-goode-burning-man/. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (July 27, 2011). "Jacki Weaver Joins Fox Searchlight Thriller". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/jacki-weaver-joins-searchlight-thriller-stoker/. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ Weinstein, Joshua L. (July 28, 2011). "Lucas Till Joins Nicole Kidman in Fox Searchlight's Stoker'". TheWrap (Reuters). http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/28/idUS120512711220110728. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (August 1, 2011). "Ehrenreich stokes up career with 'Stoker'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040748. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 10, 2011). "Dermot Mulroney Joins Nicole Kidman in Fox Searchlight Thriller 'Stoker' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dermot-mulroney-joins-nicole-kidman-221476. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (September 1, 2011). "Shooting begins on Stoker for Scott Free, Searchlight, Indian Paintbrush". Screen Daily. http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/shooting-begins-on-stoker-for-scott-free-searchlight-indian-paintbrush/5031460.article. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
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