The Knife That Killed Me (film)
| The Knife That Killed Me | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Kit Monkman Marcus Romer |
| Produced by |
Thomas Mattinson Alan Latham |
| Screenplay by |
Marcus Romer Kit Monkman |
| Based on |
The Knife That Killed Me by Anthony McGowan |
| Starring |
Jack McMullen Reece Dinsdale Haruka Abe Andrew Dunn Oliver Lee Charles Mnene Josh Brown Thomas Teago Rosie Goddard Andrew Ellis Alfie Stewart Reece Douglas Richard Crehan |
| Distributed by |
Universal Pictures (UK) Focus Features (US) |
Release dates | 24 October 2014 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £3 million |
The Knife That Killed Me is a 2014 British drama film that was funded as a Kickstarter project.[1] The story about a teenage boy who becomes involved in knife crime was adapted from the novel by Anthony McGowan.[2] It was filmed in York, North Yorkshire in a purpose-built green screen stage at GSP Studios (at the former ARTTS International film school) at Bubwith,[3] entirely on green screens.[2] Production began in mid-February 2012[3] and filming began in mid-April.[4] The film was released on 24 October 2014.
A casting call for the role of Paul was posted on October 26, 2011[5] and another for 'Yorkshire-based teenagers' was posted on January 9, 2012;[6] the latter also states that Jeremy Zimmerman was the casting director.
Cast
- Jack McMullen as Paul Varderman, the protagonist of the film and from whose memories it is created.[4]
- Reece Dinsdale as Paul's Dad.
- Haruka Abe as Serena.
- Andrew Ellis as Bates
- Richard Crehan as Kirk
- Alfie Stewart as Stevie.
- Rosie Goddard as Maddy.
- Grace Meurisse Francis as 'Freak'.
- Andrew Dunn as Mr Boyle.
- Katherine Dow Blyton as Mrs Botharm.
- Jamie Shelton as Roth, Paul's friend, the school bully, and the catalyst for conflict.[7]
- Reece Douglas as Mickey.
- Thomas Teago as Compson and Goddo Gang Member.
- Carl Anscombe as Goddo Gang Member.
- Oliver Lee as Shane.
- Sarah Baxendale as Shane's Mum.
- Natalie Gavin as Marlene.
- Charles Mnene as Goddo.
- Josh Brown as Billy.
- Josh Benson as Kevin.
- Andrina Carroll as Mrs Eel.
- Kerron Darby as Miller.
- Sarah Poyzer as Paul's Mum.
- Millie Romer as Kirsty.
- Tom Collins as Tariq.
- Coco Hoyle-Ansett.
- Lewis Greenwood as 'Freak'.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Tom Adams [8]
Reception
The film received mixed reviews. Wendy Ide of The Times described it as "an experimental British drama... with a densely intensive visual verve."[9] Leslie Felperin of The Guardian praised the film's stylized look but said the acting was "painfully weak" and advised Romer and Kitman "to take classes in how to handle actors."[1]
The film will also experience its Italian debut in the specialist youth selection of the Rome Film Festival.[10]
See also
References
- 1 2 Felperin, Leslie (23 October 2014). "The Knife That Killed Me review – earnest, anti-violence school drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- 1 2 "Feature Adaptation of 'The Knife That Killed Me' Underway". Retrieved 2012-04-13.
- 1 2 "Universal Pictures Film to be Produced in York". Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- 1 2 "Filming starts on The Knife That Killed Me". Retrieved 2012-04-18.
- ↑ "Feature film casting call". Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ↑ "Feature film casting call for Yorkshire-based teenagers". Retrieved 2012-01-09.
- ↑ "The Knife That Killed Me". Retrieved 2008.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2087982/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
- ↑ Ide, Wendy (October 24, 2014). "The Knife That Killed Me". The Times. pp. Film Reviews. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ http://www.romacinemafest.it/ecm/web/fcr/en/home/specials/independent-and-parallel-sidebars-alice-nella-citta