Blackwater Lane

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Blackwater Lane
Blackwater Lane (2024) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Jeff Celentano
Screenplay byElizabeth Fowler
Based onThe Breakdown
by B.A. Paris
Produced by
  • Shaun Sanghani
  • Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar
  • Elizabeth Fowler
  • Warren Ostergard
Starring
CinematographyFelix Cramer
Edited by Douglas Crise
Music byNathan Halpern
Production
companies
  • Grindstone Entertainment Group
  • Clear Pictures Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Films
Release date
  • June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
Running time
108 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blackwater Lane is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Jeff Celentano and written by Elizabeth Fowler, based on the 2017 novel The Breakdown by B.A. Paris. The film stars Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, and Dermot Mulroney.

Contents

The film was released theatrically in the United States and on demand by Lionsgate Films on June 21, 2024.

Plot

Cast

Production

In October 2022, it was announced that Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney, and Maggie Grace were set to star in Blackwater Lane. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Also in October, it was announced that filming had begun in Suffolk, England. [6] [7]

Release

Blackwater Lane was released theatrically and on demand on June 21, 2024. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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