Midnight Special | Mar. 18, 2016 | Jeff Nichols | Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver

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http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=midnightspecial.htmJeff Nichols will direct this sci-fi starring adam driver and Kirsten dunstScheduled for thanksgiving 2015

[Jake Gittes]

Michael Shannon and Joel Edgerton are actually starring in this one, they both signed on as far as last summer.

 

I actually thought we'd see it this year or in early 2015, but if the Thanksgiving date means they're giving Nichols all the time he needs, it's fine by me. I wonder about the scope though. For some reason I assumed this would be a smaller sci-fi action like Looper, and not a blockbuster. But who knows.

[Blankments]

One of my most anticipated movies; Nichols is a boss.

[RichWS]

So far away! Nichols is most definitely a boss.

[kitik]

Saw this description from a few months ago.

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/details-jeff-nichols-midnight-special-shed-light-plot/

 

Details on the sci-fi thriller have been scarce, but today we have the first plot synopsis, and you can check it out for yourself below.

 

Midnight Special is a supernatural sci-fi thriller from acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter). It stars Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire, Man of Steel) as Roy, a father desperate to protect his uniquely gifted, eight-year-old son Alton, played by newcomer Jaeden Lieberher.

 

 

Joined by Joel Edgerton (The Great Gatsby, Animal Kingdom) and Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man, Melancholia), this group must race to get Alton to a secret location all while being hunted by an extreme religious sect led by Sam Shepard (Mud, August: Osage County) and a government task force headed up by Adam Driver (Girls). It is a full-on chase, the outcome of which could bring about a world-changing event.

 

The director has also revealed that he’s hoping to give the film a tone similar to genre movies and have it take place almost entirely at night, which kind of makes sense given the title.

 

wikipedia also has the following quote:

 

Nichols has described Midnight Special as a "sci-fi chase film". He stated, "However absurd that sounds, it’s more grounded than Mud. I really wanted to make a 1980s John Carpenter film like Starman. I love the way those films look."

[kowhite]

Kirsten Dunst is in this?

4 dollars at the box office, decent VOD returns (day and date of course).

[Blankments]

Rated PG-13 for some violence and action.

[Blankments]

I wonder if this'll be moved since Creed is by the same studio...

[Fancyarcher]

I wonder if this'll be moved since Creed is by the same studio...

 

Considering Creed will likely get a wide release and Midnight Special will probably only be a small release, doubtful.

[Blankments]

I've never got the impression this is a small release; it seems like a Looper/District 9 level sci-fi.

[AniNate]

I've never got the impression this is a small release; it seems like a Looper/District 9 level sci-fi.

 

Given the competition, it would be wise to hold off on a wide release until January-ish so they could have the full attention of both the Oscar voters and the genre fans.

[Blankments]

I don't know, personally, I'd move it up to some date since (thanks to the MPAA rating) we know the film is practically in the can already. And I don't think this'll be a big Oscar contender just because of the genre.

[AniNate]

It's not the genre per se, it's a respected director with a bigger budget, and October's kind of packed with films already, too.

Edited February 26, 2015 by tribefan695

[Fancyarcher]

I've never got the impression this is a small release; it seems like a Looper/District 9 level sci-fi.

 

Given the director, it seems odd they would give it a huge wide release, but what do I know?

Edited February 26, 2015 by Fancyarcher

[Blankments]

They didn't showcase this at CinemaCon, should we be concerned?

[Ezen Baklattan]

I think it's definitely going to get delayed. February 5th seems like a decent day to put it.

[Blankments]

I just hope it's not shit

[Robot308]

It's Most likely moving To February

[babz06]

I think it's definitely going to get delayed. February 5th seems like a decent day to put it.

yeah this will move. WB has Creed coming out on the same day.

[kayumanggi]

I don't get it.

Jeff Nichols' (MUD) MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is taking the slow train--pushed back 4 months to Mar. 18, 2016.

— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice)

July 28, 2015