| The Dirty South | |
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| Directed by | Matthew Yerby |
| Written by | Matthew Yerby |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jess Dunlap |
| Music by | Tyler Forrest |
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| Distributed by | Cineverse |
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Running time | 108 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1 million |
The Dirty South is a 2023 crime thriller film starring Willa Holland, Shane West and Dermot Mulroney. It was written and directed by Matthew Yerby in his writing and directorial debut.
The film premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival on October 12, and was released theatrically by Cineverse and digitally on November 10, 2023.
Premise
Sue Parker is thrust into a desperate struggle to rescue her family's failing business, teetering on the edge of ruin due to her father's negligence. With the arrival of a charming wanderer, she sees him as their sole hope to help prevent their bar from being seized by the merciless local tycoon.[2]
Cast
- Willa Holland as Sue Parker[2]
- Shane West as Dion[3]
- Dermot Mulroney as Jeb Roy[2]
- Wayne Péré as Gary Parker[2]
- Laura Cayouette as Jo Ann Roy[2]
- Mike Manning as Eric[2]
- Andrew Vogel as Mark Roy
- Suzann Toni Petrongolo as Donna
Production
In December 2022, it was reported that Dermot Mulroney, Willa Holland and Shane West was set to star in a Matthew Yerby written and directed film, The Dirty South. Yerby wrote the script in 2018, based on the small-town lifestyle he grew up with in Natchitoches, Louisiana.[4] The original script had the film take place in summer months, but the day before filming Yerby changed the story because of the cold weather. He used the opportunity to write in the Christmas festival and its fireworks display.[5]
On an estimated budget of $1 million, principal photography took place in late 2022 in Natchitoches, Louisiana.[5][2]
Release
In June 2023, Cineverse acquired all United States distribution rights.[2] The Dirty South premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival on October 12, 2023, where Jess Dunlap won the Best Cinematography award.[6] It was released in theaters and digitally on November 10, 2023.[1][3]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[7]
References
- 1 2 "The Dirty South". Chelsea Film Festival. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Complex, Valerie (June 29, 2023). "Cineverse Acquires Bayou Western The Dirty South Starring Dermot Mulroney, Willa Holland And Shane West". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- 1 2 Massoto, Erick (October 4, 2023). "Willa Holland and Dermot Mulroney Face Off in First The Dirty South Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ Complex, Valerie (December 16, 2022). "Willa Holland, Shane West, Dermot Mulroney To Star In Matthew Yerby Film The Dirty South". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- 1 2 Poole, Corey (December 7, 2022). "Coffee with Corey: Filming a Movie in Natchitoches". The Natchitoches Parish Journal. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ↑ "CFF 2023 Winners". Chelsea Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ↑ "The Dirty South". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 8, 2024.