South of Heaven (film)
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| Directed by | Aharon Keshales |
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| Cinematography | Matt Mitchell |
| Edited by | Bryan Gaynor |
| Music by | David Fleming |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
South of Heaven is a 2021 American crime film directed by Aharon Keshales and starring Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly with Mike Colter, Shea Whigham, Jeremy Bobb, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Michael Paré and Amaury Nolasco.
It was released on October 8, 2021, by RLJE Films.
South of Heaven is a film about a man whose wife is dying soon. He wants her to live the rest of her life happy.
Cast
[edit]- Jason Sudeikis as Jimmy Ray
- Evangeline Lilly as Annie Ray
- Mike Colter as Whit Price
- Shea Whigham as Officer Schmidt
- Jeremy Bobb as Frank
- Thaddeus J. Mixon as Tommy Price
- Michael Paré as Joey
- Amaury Nolasco as Manny
- Jaime Zevallos as Julio
- Greg Hill as Sam
- Rupert Reyes as Priest
- Tina Parker as Parole Panel Woman
Production
[edit]In November 2019, it was announced Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly had joined the cast of the film, then titled Till Death, with Aharon Keshales directing from a screenplay by Keshales, Navot Papushado and Kai Mark.[1][2][3][4] In January 2020, it was announced Mike Colter, Shea Whigham, Jeremy Bobb, Michael Paré and Amaury Nolasco had joined the cast of the film.[5]
Filming occurred in Texas in March 2020.[6]
Release
[edit]It was released in the US on October 8, 2021, by RLJE Films.[7] Universal pictures released the film for the rest of the world.
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 47% of 43 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "For those willing to suspend belief, Jason Sudekis and Evangeline Lily may make this descent into gruesome violence slightly less hellish, but South of Heaven is no promised land."[8]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| AFIN - International Film Festival 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 | Best Feature Film | "South of Heaven" | Won | [9][10] |
| Best Director | Aharon Keshales | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Jason Sudeikis | Won | |||
| Shea Whigham | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actress | Evangeline Lilly | Won | |||
| Best Young Artist | Thaddeus J. Mixson | Won | |||
| Best Ensemble Cast | "South of Heaven" | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Grater, Tom (November 6, 2019). "Jason Sudeikis & Evangeline Lilly Board Thriller 'Till Death' For 'Big Bad Wolves' Director Aharon Keshales, Cinestate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Reimann, Tom (November 6, 2019). "Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly to Star in Thriller 'Till Death'". Collider. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (November 7, 2019). "Jason Sudeikis & Evangeline Lilly Join Thriller Till Death". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ TV News Desk (November 6, 2019). "Jason Sudeikis & Evangeline Lilly Will Star in TILL DEATH". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Grater, Tom (January 17, 2020). "'Evil' Star Mike Colter Joins Jason Sudeikis & Evangeline Lilly In Thriller 'Till Death'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Hinton, Jay (January 19, 2021). "Glen Rose working to become Film Friendly Texas town". Glen Rose Reporter. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Times (August 26, 2021). "Virtually every movie coming to theaters or streaming this fall". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "South of Heaven". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Nominees & Finalists". October 18, 2021. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "Thank you AFIN film festival for honoring SOUTH OF HEAVEN with 5 awards". Retrieved November 29, 2021.