Rumble Through the Dark is an action thriller series directed by Parker and Graham Phillips from a screenplay by Michael Farris Smith. The film is based on a novel by Farris Smith named The Fighter. The film revolves around a desperate, bare-knuckle cage fighter as he fights against increasingly dangerous opponents to save his family home. Rumble Through the Dark stars Aaron Eckhart, Bella Thorne, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Ritchie Coster. So, if you love the action thriller film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
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- 11/14/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Based on the novel by Michael Farris Smith and directed by Nadine Crocker, Desperation Road is one of the most depressing dramas that follows two characters whose fates are intertwined with each other. The narrative centers around Russell and Maben, who embark on their journey to redeem themselves, but destiny brings them together. Desperation Road has a lot of drama in it, but it fails to evoke that gritty emotion even though it tries hard enough. Let’s discuss the storyline to see how the fate of these characters unfolds.
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Movie?
Desperation Road opens with a woman named Maben, on the way to Mississippi with her daughter after she lost her lover in an accident. No matter how bad the circumstances they would have to face, Maben promised her daughter, Analee, that she would never leave her. Not having enough money, Maben...
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Movie?
Desperation Road opens with a woman named Maben, on the way to Mississippi with her daughter after she lost her lover in an accident. No matter how bad the circumstances they would have to face, Maben promised her daughter, Analee, that she would never leave her. Not having enough money, Maben...
- 10/7/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
"You still fight?" Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an action thriller called Rumble Through the Dark, another of these direct-to-vod releases coming up this fall. It's getting a one week run before being available to watch at home in November. Adapted from the novel titled The Fighter by Michael Farris Smith (but of course that movie title was taken by the Christian Bale boxing movie The Fighter from 2010). In the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta, a bare knuckle cage fighter seeks to repay his debts in a final, desperate attempt to salvage the family home of his dying foster mother. Starring Aaron Eckhart as Jack Boucher, with Bella Thorne, Ritchie Coster, Amanda Saunders, Joe Hursley, Mike McColl, Derek Russo, Christopher Winchester, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. This looks stylish and brutal, though not that memorable, the same story we've seen in so many other fighting films. At least Eckhart looks good.
- 10/4/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Desperation often leads to violence when someone’s back is against the wall. Humans are animals, and when cornered, they’ll lash out, throwing caution to the win as part of a fight or flight response. In Lionsgate‘s Desperation Road trailer, a mother protects herself against a corrupted officer of the law, leading to gunfire, bewilderment, and a snap decision to flee the scene. Mistakes can catch up to the best of us, and secrets unravel easily when the past comes back to haunt you.
“In a small Mississippi town, justice and the law are two very different things,” reads the official synopsis for Desperation Road. “Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson, Garret Hedlund, and Willa Fitzgerald star in a modern noir thriller based on the acclaimed novel by Michael Farris Smith about two lost souls tortured by the mistakes of their past and bound by a secret that keeps them running.
“In a small Mississippi town, justice and the law are two very different things,” reads the official synopsis for Desperation Road. “Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson, Garret Hedlund, and Willa Fitzgerald star in a modern noir thriller based on the acclaimed novel by Michael Farris Smith about two lost souls tortured by the mistakes of their past and bound by a secret that keeps them running.
- 8/30/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Actor, professional dancer and content creator Woody McClain has signed with M88 for representation. M88 will create and develop opportunities for McClain in the entertainment and strategic partnership spaces.
McClain currently stars in the hit Starz network series Power Book II: Ghost as Cane Tejada since the show’s inception in 2020. He stars opposite Mary J. Blige who plays his mother Monet Tejada. Season 3 of the drama series premiered on March 17th and set a viewership record in its first weekend, making it Starz’s biggest premiere weekend ever. Power Book II: Ghost was renewed for a fourth season ahead of the Season 3 premiere.
Up next, McClain can be seen in the film Desperation Road set to release later this year. Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance,...
McClain currently stars in the hit Starz network series Power Book II: Ghost as Cane Tejada since the show’s inception in 2020. He stars opposite Mary J. Blige who plays his mother Monet Tejada. Season 3 of the drama series premiered on March 17th and set a viewership record in its first weekend, making it Starz’s biggest premiere weekend ever. Power Book II: Ghost was renewed for a fourth season ahead of the Season 3 premiere.
Up next, McClain can be seen in the film Desperation Road set to release later this year. Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Signature Entertainment today released a first-look image from Desperation Road, a southern noir thriller starring Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy) and Mel Gibson (Braveheart).
The London-based company will be presenting footage from the pic for the first time to buyers at EFM.
The film has already locked deals in France (Daro), Germany (Palatin), Italy (BlueSwan), Latin America (California Filmes), Portugal (Pris Audiovisuais), Cis (Mgn/Paradise), Eastern Europe (Daro), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures), Turkey (Phoenicia Pictures) and Taiwan (MovieCloud).
Related: Deadline’s Full EFM Coverage
The first look image shared today was shot during production and depicts Hedlund and Gibson as ex-con Russell Gaines and his father Mitchell.
Based on the novel of the same name by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road tells the story of ex-con Russell Gaines (Hedlund), who attempts to rebuild his life with help from his father Mitchell (Gibson). But when Maben arrives and throws Russell’s life into chaos,...
The London-based company will be presenting footage from the pic for the first time to buyers at EFM.
The film has already locked deals in France (Daro), Germany (Palatin), Italy (BlueSwan), Latin America (California Filmes), Portugal (Pris Audiovisuais), Cis (Mgn/Paradise), Eastern Europe (Daro), Middle East (Phoenicia Pictures), Turkey (Phoenicia Pictures) and Taiwan (MovieCloud).
Related: Deadline’s Full EFM Coverage
The first look image shared today was shot during production and depicts Hedlund and Gibson as ex-con Russell Gaines and his father Mitchell.
Based on the novel of the same name by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road tells the story of ex-con Russell Gaines (Hedlund), who attempts to rebuild his life with help from his father Mitchell (Gibson). But when Maben arrives and throws Russell’s life into chaos,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kat Foster has joined the ensemble of Nadine Crocker’s Desperation Road opposite Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst, Woody McClain and Pyper Braun.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger, and regret. Fitzgerald plays the role of “Maben”, a single mother with a 7 year old daughter who arrives back in the town where tragic events of the of her past collide with the people she loved and hated.
The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes, Walter Josten, Smith and Crocker.
This is second collaboration for Foster with Crocker, having previously worked on Crocker’s first feature Continue. Upcoming credits include Spoonful of Sugar, Fear the Night and Susie Searches. She was most recently seen in the limited series Gaslit as Barbara Walters.
Foster is repped by Entertainment 360,...
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger, and regret. Fitzgerald plays the role of “Maben”, a single mother with a 7 year old daughter who arrives back in the town where tragic events of the of her past collide with the people she loved and hated.
The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes, Walter Josten, Smith and Crocker.
This is second collaboration for Foster with Crocker, having previously worked on Crocker’s first feature Continue. Upcoming credits include Spoonful of Sugar, Fear the Night and Susie Searches. She was most recently seen in the limited series Gaslit as Barbara Walters.
Foster is repped by Entertainment 360,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive Willa Fitzgerald has joined the cast of Nadine Crocker’s Desperation Road opposite Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst, Woody McClain and Pyper Braun.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger, and regret. Fitzgerald plays the role of “Maben”, a single mother with a 7 year old daughter who arrives back in the town where tragic events of the of her past collide with the people she loved and hated.
The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), Walter Josten (Replicas), Smith and Crocker.
Fitzgerald will next be seen opposite Robert Deniro and Jack Huston in Randall Emmett’s thriller Wash Me in the River which hits theaters and on demand December 2. She has recently wrapped Jt Mollner’s Strange Darling as well as Netflix’s series...
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger, and regret. Fitzgerald plays the role of “Maben”, a single mother with a 7 year old daughter who arrives back in the town where tragic events of the of her past collide with the people she loved and hated.
The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), Walter Josten (Replicas), Smith and Crocker.
Fitzgerald will next be seen opposite Robert Deniro and Jack Huston in Randall Emmett’s thriller Wash Me in the River which hits theaters and on demand December 2. She has recently wrapped Jt Mollner’s Strange Darling as well as Netflix’s series...
- 11/8/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ella Thomas (NCIS: LA) has joined the cast of Desperation Road starring Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson (Braveheart) and Willa Fitzgerlad (Reacher) and directed by Nadine Crocker (Continue). Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans), Woody McClain (The Harder They Fall) and Pyper Braun (Country Comfort) also star.
Thomas will star as Sarah Magee, the ex-fiancée of Hedlund’s character Russell whom were set to marry before a series of tragic events separated them. Still in love with each other, she is described as loyal to her family and she must navigate her feelings for Russell when he returns home from prison.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger and regret. The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), Walter Josten (Replicas), Smith and Crocker.
Thomas will star as Sarah Magee, the ex-fiancée of Hedlund’s character Russell whom were set to marry before a series of tragic events separated them. Still in love with each other, she is described as loyal to her family and she must navigate her feelings for Russell when he returns home from prison.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, Desperation Road is set in Mississippi and follows a singular event that sets the entire town on a collision course fueled by vengeance, anger and regret. The project is being produced by Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), Walter Josten (Replicas), Smith and Crocker.
- 10/27/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Garrett Hedlund (“Mudbound”) and Mel Gibson (“Braveheart”) are set to star in Nadine Crocker’s thriller “Desperation Road.”
Signature Entertainment are repping international sales on the project at AFM.
Based on the novel by Michael Farris Smith (“Blackwood”), the film tells the story of ex-con Russell Gaines (Hedlund) who attempts to rebuild his life with help from his father Mitchell (Gibson). But when Maben arrives and throws Russell’s life into chaos, the pair end up on the lam.
“As their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days,” reads the logline.
Ryan Hurst (“Remember the Titans”), Woody McClain (“The Harder They Fall”) and Pyper Braun (“Country Comfort”) also star.
Nadine Crocker
Crocker (“Continue”) directs the film based on a script by Smith, who is adapting his own novel. Crocker, Smith, Walter Josten...
Signature Entertainment are repping international sales on the project at AFM.
Based on the novel by Michael Farris Smith (“Blackwood”), the film tells the story of ex-con Russell Gaines (Hedlund) who attempts to rebuild his life with help from his father Mitchell (Gibson). But when Maben arrives and throws Russell’s life into chaos, the pair end up on the lam.
“As their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days,” reads the logline.
Ryan Hurst (“Remember the Titans”), Woody McClain (“The Harder They Fall”) and Pyper Braun (“Country Comfort”) also star.
Nadine Crocker
Crocker (“Continue”) directs the film based on a script by Smith, who is adapting his own novel. Crocker, Smith, Walter Josten...
- 10/27/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Deadline can reveal the first-look images from Rumble Through the Dark, the latest film from directing duo Graham and Parker Phillips (The Bygone), starring Aaron Eckhart And Bella Thorne. Scroll down for the pics.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, who also penned the acclaimed novel The Fighter, on which the film is based, the flick follows an aged bare-knuckle fighter seeking to repay his debts in a final attempt to salvage the home of his dying foster mother.
Eckhart and Thorne star alongside Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets and Lies).
“We knew we needed a performer brave enough to tackle the desperation, addiction, physical pain, and emotional rawness of the fighter, Jack Boucher; Aaron answered that call and then some,” said directors Graham and Parker Phillips. “He laid it all on the line every day on set and pushed himself to his physical and emotional limits. The guy is a born fighter.
Written by Michael Farris Smith, who also penned the acclaimed novel The Fighter, on which the film is based, the flick follows an aged bare-knuckle fighter seeking to repay his debts in a final attempt to salvage the home of his dying foster mother.
Eckhart and Thorne star alongside Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets and Lies).
“We knew we needed a performer brave enough to tackle the desperation, addiction, physical pain, and emotional rawness of the fighter, Jack Boucher; Aaron answered that call and then some,” said directors Graham and Parker Phillips. “He laid it all on the line every day on set and pushed himself to his physical and emotional limits. The guy is a born fighter.
- 9/27/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Bella Thorne to Star Opposite Aaron Eckhart in Action Thriller ‘Rumble Through the Dark’ (Exclusive)
Bella Thorne is set to star opposite Aaron Eckhart in the action thriller, “Rumble Through the Dark.”
“Rumble Through the Dark” is based on Michael Farris Smith’s novel, “The Fighter.” Smith adapted his novel into a screenplay, which will directed by Graham Phillips and Parker Phillips. Production wrapped this week in the Mississippi and Delta region, after being briefly shut down due to Hurricane Ida.
“Rumble Through the Dark” is set in the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta where a bare knuckle cage fighter (Eckhart) seeks to repay his debts to a local mob boss in a final desperate attempt to salvage his family home. Thorne plays a carnival hustler who stumbles upon a murder that ultimately leads to a dark family connection.
“Bella is a fearless artist,” the directors said in a statement. “Watching the chemistry between her and Aaron Eckhart develop throughout the story has been...
“Rumble Through the Dark” is based on Michael Farris Smith’s novel, “The Fighter.” Smith adapted his novel into a screenplay, which will directed by Graham Phillips and Parker Phillips. Production wrapped this week in the Mississippi and Delta region, after being briefly shut down due to Hurricane Ida.
“Rumble Through the Dark” is set in the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta where a bare knuckle cage fighter (Eckhart) seeks to repay his debts to a local mob boss in a final desperate attempt to salvage his family home. Thorne plays a carnival hustler who stumbles upon a murder that ultimately leads to a dark family connection.
“Bella is a fearless artist,” the directors said in a statement. “Watching the chemistry between her and Aaron Eckhart develop throughout the story has been...
- 9/24/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Aaron Eckhart has boarded the pugilist thriller Rumble Through the Dark based on the Michael Farris Smith novel The Fighter.
Smith adapted his own novel and Graham Phillips & Parker Phillips (The Bygone) will direct. Foresight Unlimited is introducing the movie for foreign buyers at the Virtual Cannes Market. Elevated’s Cassian Elwes is producing and will rep the pic for U.S. sale along with CAA Media Finance.
Rumble Through the Dark is set in the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta, where a former bare-knuckle fighter (Eckhart) must win one last fight to pay off his debts to the local mob boss and save his childhood home—the stakes nothing less than life or death. Cameras roll at the end of July in Natchez, Ms.
Elwes is producing alongside Cleta Ellington for the Crooked Letter Picture Company. Foresight’s Mark Damon and Tamara Birkemoe will serve as EPs...
Smith adapted his own novel and Graham Phillips & Parker Phillips (The Bygone) will direct. Foresight Unlimited is introducing the movie for foreign buyers at the Virtual Cannes Market. Elevated’s Cassian Elwes is producing and will rep the pic for U.S. sale along with CAA Media Finance.
Rumble Through the Dark is set in the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta, where a former bare-knuckle fighter (Eckhart) must win one last fight to pay off his debts to the local mob boss and save his childhood home—the stakes nothing less than life or death. Cameras roll at the end of July in Natchez, Ms.
Elwes is producing alongside Cleta Ellington for the Crooked Letter Picture Company. Foresight’s Mark Damon and Tamara Birkemoe will serve as EPs...
- 6/11/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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