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Wikipedia article'The Scent of Rain and Lightning' is a 2017 American drama film directed by Blake Robbins and written by Jeff Robison and Casey Twenter, based on the novel of the same name by Nancy Pickard. The film stars Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace, Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Will Patton, and Brad Carter. When a young woman learns her parents' killer has been released from jail, she is forced to revisit old wounds while discovering the destructive power of hate and the true cost of family secrets fully revealing themselves. The film had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on March 25, 2017 and had a limited release on February 16, 2018. Cast* Maika Monroe as Jody Linder * Meg Crosbie as Young Jody Linder * Maggie Grace as Laurie * Justin Chatwin as Hugh Jay Linder * Mark Webber as Chase * Logan Miller as Collin Croyle * Will Patton as Senior * Brad Carter as Billy * Aaron Poole as Meryl * Bonnie Bedelia as Annabelle * Blake Robbins as Sheriff Don Phelps * Ken Wood as Deputy Sheriff Mason Walker ProductionOn July 23, 2015, it was announced that Nancy Pickard's novel 'The Scent of Rain and Lightning' was being adapted into a film, which Blake Robbins would direct, Maggie Grace, Maika Monroe and Brad Carter leading the cast. Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison, and Jeff Johnson would produce the film through No Coast Entertainment, along with Kevin Waller through Gerson Productions and Michael Davis and Grace. On November 5, 2015, it was announced Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Aaron Poole, Will Patton and Bonnie Bedelia had joined the cast. FilmingPrincipal photography on the film began on October 27, 2015 in Oklahoma, and concluded on November 21, 2015, with a total of 21 days of shooting.ReleaseThe film had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on March 25, 2017. Shortly after, SP Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a February 16, 2018, release. ReceptionOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100%, based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 7.6/10. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, indicating "generally positive reviews". References | |
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