What Comes Around (film)
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| Directed by | Amy Redford |
| Written by | Scott Organ |
| Based on | The Thing With Feathers by Scott Organ |
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| Cinematography | Bobby Bukowski |
| Edited by | Emilie Mahdavian |
| Music by | Craig Wedren |
Production company | Jeff Hays Films |
| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5,935[1] |
What Comes Around is a 2022 American drama-thriller film, directed and produced by Amy Redford, from a screenplay by Scott Organ, based upon his play The Thing With Feathers. It stars Summer Phoenix, Grace Van Dien, Jesse Garcia, Kyle Gallner, Indiana Affleck, Reina Hardesty and Sierra Nicole Rose.
It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 15, 2022, and was released on August 4, 2023, by IFC Films.
Plot[edit]
Troubles arise between a mother and daughter, once the daughter is seduced online by an older man.
Cast[edit]
- Summer Phoenix as Beth
- Grace Van Dien as Anna
- Jesse Garcia as Tim
- Kyle Gallner as Eric
- Indiana Affleck as Denny
- Reina Hardesty as Brit
- Sierra Nicole Rose as Ashley
Production[edit]
Scott Organ sent Amy Redford his play The Thing With Feathers, with Redford wanting to adapt it into a feature film.[2] Principal photography took place in Park City, Utah during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Release[edit]
The film, then titled Roost, had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 15, 2022.[4] In October 2022, IFC Films acquired United States distribution rights to the film, and re-titled the film What Comes Around.[5] It was released on August 4, 2023.[6]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.7/10.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "What Comes Around". The Numbers. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ Nemiroff, Perri (September 26, 2022). "Grace Van Dien on How 'Stranger Things' Changed the Game, Her Photographic Memory & 'Roost'". Collider. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Colao, Annie (September 11, 2022). "TIFF 2022 Women Directors: Meet Amy Redford – "Roost"". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 28, 2022). "Toronto Film Festival Expecting "Full Houses", Says CEO With Star Power World Premieres: Jennifer Lawrence's 'Causeway', Anya Taylor-Joy's 'The Menu', Jessica Chastain's 'The Good Nurse', Jonathan Majors & Glen Powell's 'Devotion' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2022). "IFC Films Buys Amy Redford's YA Thriller 'What Comes Around' – SFiFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "40 Films to See This Summer". The Film Stage. April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "What Comes Around". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
