Welcome the Stranger
Welcome the Stranger is a 2018 American mystery thriller film written and directed by Justin Kelly, who also produced the film with Jordan Yale Levine, Scott Levinson, Justin Kelly, Thor Bradwell, Gina Gammell, and Riley Keough. It stars Abbey Lee, Caleb Landry Jones, and Keough.[1]
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Directed by | Justin Kelly |
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Written by | Justin Kelly |
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Music by | Tim Kvasnosky |
Cinematography | Matt Klammer |
Edited by | Joshua Raymond Lee |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Synopsis
When Alice (Abbey Lee) arrives unannounced at her estranged brother Ethan's (Caleb Landry Jones) house in an attempt to reconcile, bizarre visions and the return of Ethan's strange girlfriend, Misty (Riley Keough), begin to spark paranoia and suspicion. As the haunting visions become more peculiar, the two siblings desperately cling to reality but are forced to face the mysterious circumstances.[2]
Cast
- Abbey Lee as Alice
- Caleb Landry Jones as Ethan
- Riley Keough as Misty
- Rosemary Howard as Housekeeper
- John Clofine as Danny (Housekeeper's Son)
Production
In July 2016, it was announced Riley Keough, Caleb Landry Jones, and Abbey Lee joined the cast of the film, while Justin Kelly will write, direct, and produce the film alongside Keough, Scott Levinson, Jordan Yale Levine, Thor Bradwell, and Gina Gammell under their Yale Productions and Digital Ignition Entertainment banners respectively.[3][4]
Filming
Principal photography began in July 2016, in Kingston, New York.[5]
Release
The film was released through video on demand on March 20, 2018, by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.[1][6]
References
- "WELCOME THE STRANGER Starring Abbey Lee, Caleb Landry Jones & Riley Keough Arrives on Digital 3/20". Horrorphilia. February 6, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- "Welcome the Stranger". Sony Pictures. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- Ford, Rebecca (July 7, 2016). "Riley Keough, Caleb Landry Jones, Abbey Lee Join Justin Kelly's Next Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- Winfrey, Graham (July 11, 2016). "'King Cobra' Director Sets Up-And-Coming Cast For 'Twisted' Next Film". Indiewire.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- "Welcome the Stranger". Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- Erbland, Kate (February 7, 2018). "'Welcome the Stranger' Trailer: Riley Keough and Caleb Landry Jones Are Twisted Lovers in Justin Kelly's Creepy New Thriller". Indiewire.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.