Damaged (film)
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| Directed by | Terry McDonough |
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| Cinematography | Matthias Pötsch |
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| Music by | Andrea Ridolfi |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Damaged is a 2024 crime drama film directed by Terry McDonough and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi. [2] It follows Chicago-based detective Dan Lawson (Jackson) who investigates a series of serial killings in Scotland alongside another detective, Walter Bravo (Cassel). As the case continues, Lawson discovers a pattern similar to another killing spree he handled five years prior.
The film was released in select theaters, including on demand and digital on April 12, 2024 to negative reviews from critics.
Premise
Dan Lawson is called upon by Scottish authorities to investigate a series of serial killings alongside another detective, Walter Bravo. Lawson discerns a pattern that connects with another killing spree he investigated five years prior.
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson as Dan Lawson
- Vincent Cassel as Walter Bravo
- Gianni Capaldi as Glen Boyd
- Kate Dickie as Laura Kessler
- John Hannah as Colin McGregor
- Laura Haddock as Marie Boyd
- Brian McCardie as Avery Thompson
- Elaine C. Smith as Elizabeth Walsh
- Brian Pettifer as Village Man
- Mark Holden as Captain Ford
Production
In March 2023, it was announced that filming began in Scotland.[3] Filming wrapped in May 2023.[4]
Release
Damaged was released in select theaters and on demand and digital on April 12, 2024.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 28% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/10.[6]
References
- ^ "Damaged (15)". BBFC. April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (November 2, 2023). "Red Sea Media closes key sales on Samuel L Jackson, Vincent Cassel thriller 'Damaged' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 27, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson & Vincent Cassel To Lead Action-Thriller 'Damaged'; Filming Underway In Scotland". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Devore, Britta (May 17, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel Face Off in the First 'Damaged' Image". Collider. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (March 19, 2024). "Damaged trailer: Samuel L. Jackson tracks a serial killer in shocking thriller". JoBlo.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Damaged". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
