Monster Summer

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Monster Summer
Monster Summer poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by David Henrie
Written by
  • Cornelius Uliano
  • Bryan Schulz
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLarry Blanford
Edited byRobb Sullivan
Music by Frederik Wiedmann
Production
companies
  • Nickel City Pictures
  • Novo Media Group
  • Pastime Pictures
Distributed byPastime Pictures
Release date
  • October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Monster Summer (formerly Boys of Summer) is an upcoming American adventure horror film [1] directed by David Henrie from a script by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz, and starring Mel Gibson, Mason Thames and Lorraine Bracco.

Contents

Monster Summer is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 4, 2024.

Synopsis

When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Cast

Production

From a script by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz set in Martha’s Vineyard about a young boy who begins to suspect a mysterious entity is pursuing the local children. The production is by Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures with Mark Fasano and James Henrie producing with John Blanford, [2] and Dan McDonough. [3] Tobias Weymar, Annie Mahoney, Lorenzo Henrie, and Amanda Devine are acting as executive producers.

It was announced in November 2021 that Gibson and Thames were in the cast and that principal photography was to begin in December 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina. [4] In January 2022 it was revealed that added to the cast were Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon and Noah Cottrell whilst Darren Moorman and Scott Pomeroy were added as executive producers. [5]

David Henrie described the film in a statement to TheWrap, “Historically, fairy tales used monsters to personify our deepest fears while empowering young people to overcome them. Now more than ever, we need narratives that inspire courage in the face of darkness. ‘Boys of Summer’ is a throwback story that conjures up the magic and nostalgia of childhood as its heroes fight monsters old and new." [6]

Whilst Gibson was filming in Southport, North Carolina he was awarded the keys to the city by the Mayor who declared December 16 to be “Mel Gibson Day”. [7] It was reported that Kevin James and Patrick Renna were also in the area taking part in filming. [8] [9] [10] In May 2024, Variety reported the film's title as having changed from Boys of Summer to Monster Summer. [11]

Release

Monster Summer is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 4, 2024. [12]

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