While David Robert Mitchell‘s “It Follows” has earned the most attention in the category of John Carpenter-Inspired ’80s Throwback, another contender that seems to have been slightly overlooked is Jim Mickle‘s “Cold In July.” While I thought it was perhaps less successful than Mitchell’s picture, Mickle no doubt made an impression and showed he’s also got style for days, and his next picture is certainly one to track.
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Deadline reports that Sylvester Stallone will star in a new thriller from Mickle, previously known as “Godforsaken.” STX Entertainment is backing the project, penned by Daniel Casey, that follows an ex-con who has to protect his family after the son he hardly knew is murdered. It sounds like pretty very familiar territory, but let’s hope that like Jeremy Saulnier‘s “Blue Ruin,” there is a strong take on the premise. At any rate, Stallone seems pretty excited about it.
“It’s a privilege to be part of something that’s going to provide entertainment and artistic value,” he teased attendees at CinemaCon about the project this past spring.
The start date hasn’t been revealed, but it seems like things are moving forward to shoot soon.
