Becoming (2020 horror film)

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Becoming
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Directed by Omar Naim
Screenplay byOmar Naim
Produced byGabrielle Whyte Hart
Cole Payne
Michael Philip
Glen Reynolds
Stanley Preschutti
Starring Toby Kebbell
Penelope Mitchell
Jason Patric
CinematographyMatthew Irving
Edited byRussell Lichter
Music byJacob Bunton
Production
company
Traverse Media
Distributed by Gravitas Ventures
Release date
  • March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Becoming is a 2020 science fiction horror drama film directed by Omar Naim. The film stars Toby Kebbell, Penelope Mitchell and Jason Patric. [1] The film was released on 6 March 2020. [2]

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Cast

Production

Penelope Mitchell replaced Claire Holt in the movie at the last minute. The film is shot in Kentucky, United States. [3]

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References

  1. Ungerman, Lindsey (2020-04-02). "Becoming was Brilliant but Became Disappointing". HorrorBuzz. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
  2. "'Vampire Diaries' Actress Penelope Mitchell, Jason Patric Join Toby Kebbell In Thriller 'Becoming'". 2 May 2018.
  3. IANS (2017-09-11). "Toby Kebbell joins Claire Holt in 'Becoming'". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2020-11-07.