Into the Grizzly Maze
| Into the Grizzly Maze | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | David Hackl |
| Produced by |
Hadeel Reda Paul Schiff Tai Duncan |
| Written by | J.R. Reher |
| Starring |
James Marsden Thomas Jane Billy Bob Thornton Piper Perabo Scott Glenn |
| Music by | Marcus Trumpp |
| Cinematography | James Liston |
| Edited by |
Michael N. Knue Sara Mineo |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Vertical Entertainment Destination Films |
Release dates | 27 February 2015 (German DVD) |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country |
Canada United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
Into the Grizzly Maze (originally titled Red Machine, then changed to Endangered and later to Grizzly), is an American action horror-thriller film directed by David Hackl and written by J.R. Reher.[1] The film stars James Marsden, Thomas Jane, Billy Bob Thornton, Piper Perabo and Scott Glenn. The film was released on May 19, 2015 on video on demand before a limited release on June 26, 2015.[2]
Plot
Two estranged brothers reunite at their childhood home in the Alaskan wild. They set out on a two-day hike and are stalked by an unrelenting grizzly bear.
Cast
- James Marsden as Rowan[3]
- Thomas Jane as Beckett[3]
- Billy Bob Thornton as Douglas [3]
- Piper Perabo as Michelle[4]
- Scott Glenn as Sully[1]
- Adam Beach as Johnny Cadillac[1]
- Michaela McManus as Kaley[1]
- Kelly Curran as Amber[1]
- Bart the Bear 2 as Red Machine (bear)[5]
- Luisa D'Oliveira as Zoe Langford
- Carson Reaume as young Rowan
- Seth Isaac Johnson as Young Beckett
- Patrick Sabongui as Marcus
- Sarah Desjardins as Sydnee
- Sean O. Roberts as Franco
- Reese Alexander as Gerry Smith
Production
On January 19, 2012 James Marsden, Thomas Jane and Billy Bob Thornton joined the cast of the thriller, then titled Red Machine.[3] Later that month, Piper Perabo also joined the film cast to play the role of Jane's fiancee.[4] According to Deadline, filming began in Vancouver, Canada in February 2012.[6] The producers are Tai Duncan, Hadeel Reda, and Paul Schiff.[5][6]
On February 2, 2012, more cast members were added, including Scott Glenn, Adam Beach, Michaela McManus and Kelly Curran.[1] Animal actor Bart the Bear 2 was also hired to co-star.[5]
On February 27, 2013, Open Road Films acquired the distribution rights of the film.[7] Open Road also changed the title of the film from Red Machine to Endangered.[8]
On July 20, 2014, the first trailer for the film was released, revealing that the film had been renamed Grizzly.[9]
On May 7, 2015, a second trailer was released, showing that the title had again changed and the film is now being called Into the Grizzly Maze.
Release
On February 27, 2013, Open Road Films acquired the distribution rights of the film.[7] Open Road also changed the title of the film from Red Machine to Endangered.[8] Open Road later dropped the film, and Vertical Entertainment and Destination Films acquired distribution rights instead and released the film on video on demand on May 19, 2015 before a limited release on June 26, 2015.[10]
Reception
The film has a score of 43% on Metacritic.[11]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Scott Glenn, Adam Beach, Michaela McManus and Kelly Curran have rounded out the cast". variety.com. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ By MrDisgusting on May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08). "New Trailer Heads 'Into the Grizzly Maze', Already On Dish VOD!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- 1 2 3 4 "Billy Bob Thornton, Thomas Jane & James Marsden Join 'Red Machine'". firstshowing.net. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Piper Perabo has joined the cast of Red Machine". hollywood.com. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Hung's Thomas Jane Versus a Bear in Red Machine Behind-the-Scenes Photo". shocktillyoudrop.com. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Piper Perabo Cast Opposite Thomas Jane, Billy Bob Thornton In 'Red Machine'". deadline.com. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Open Road Films Takes Endangered". comingsoon.net. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Open Road Takes Red Machine, Calls It Endangered". shocktillyoudrop.com. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ By MrDisgusting on August 20, 2010 (2010-08-20). "Machine (aka Endangered, Grizzly)". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Samuel (2015-05-12). "Trailer: Long-awaited Bear Attack Horror, Into the Grizzly Maze - ComingSoon.net". Shocktillyoudrop.com. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ↑ "New Movie Releases". Metacritic. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
External links
- Into the Grizzly Maze at the Internet Movie Database
- Endangered at the MovieInsider