‘Crescent City’ from Lionsgate will be released in theaters and digitally on August 16. Directed by RJ Collins, the film is a crime thriller that takes place in a small town, where a serial killer is on the loose. But what happens when those chasing the killer, have dark pasts themselves that could make them the suspects? Who can you trust while people are dying around you?
A CONVERSATION WITH THE DIRECTOR
With the release of ‘Crescent City’, I spoke with director RJ Collins about the film. He tells us about his process of creating a crime thriller. Including how to properly pace the film and how to leave enough breadcrumbs to keep audiences intrigued.
Collins also talked about working with a great cast. This includes Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whelan, and Alec Baldwin. How at times, he would become part of the audience, watching the seasoned actors bring the scenes to life.
Finally, we talked about his inspirations behind the killer in ‘Crescent City’ and the way he would display the brutal violence. Along with how he would display the victims. It was a great conversation that you can check out below!
MORE ON ‘CRESCENT CITY’
When a small southern town is terrorized by a relentless serial killer everyone becomes a suspect… including local authorities. As the body count rises and the dark mystery deepens, the chief detective becomes haunted by the horrors of his past. Academy Award Nominee’s Terrence Howard and Alec Baldwin star in a mesmerizing crime thriller about what it costs to catch a killer.
Lionsgate‘s ‘Crescent City’ is in theaters, on digital, and on-demand on August 16.
