 | This article needs a plot summary. Please add one in your own words. (February 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
| Broken Star | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Dave Schwep |
| Written by | David Lee Brant |
| Produced by | Howard Barish |
| Starring | Lio Tipton Tyler Labine |
| Cinematography | Tyler Maddox |
| Edited by | Kelly McCoy |
| Music by | Josh Peck Donny Dykowsky |
| Production company | Kandoo Films |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
| Release date |
|
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Broken Star is a 2018 American psychological thriller film directed by Dave Schwep and starring Lio Tipton and Tyler Labine.
Cast
- Lio Tipton as Markey
- Tyler Labine as Daryl
- Lauren Bowles as Kara
- Monique Coleman as Annie
Release
In April 2018, it was announced that the rights to the film were acquired by Gravitas Ventures.
The film was released in theaters and on VOD on July 20, 2018.
Reception
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "But when the plot finally kicks in, it feels like an afterthought — as though director Dave Schwep and screenwriter David Lee Brant realized too late that they needed something more than two damaged folks in a tacky old house."
Nick Schager of Variety also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "The story of a starlet under house arrest who forms an unhealthy bond with her landlord, it’s a low-rent effort that’s equal parts tawdry and tedious, although more problematic for its theatrical and on-demand fortunes is the fact that, from start to finish, it makes little lucid sense."
References
- Busch, Anita (April 30, 2018). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Thriller 'Broken Star' From Kandoo Films For Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- Barkan, Jonathan (June 25, 2018). "Exclusive: You Never Know Who Wants to Watch a BROKEN STAR". Dread Central. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- Murray, Noel (July 18, 2018). "Review: Psychological drama 'Broken Star' burns out in the end". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- Schager, Nick (July 18, 2018). "Film Review: 'Broken Star'". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2022.