Black Butterfly (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Brian Goodman |
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| Based on | Papillon Noir by Christian Faure |
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| Cinematography | José David Montero |
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| Music by | Federico Jusid |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Premiere |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5,500,000 |
| Box office | $391,431 [1] |
Black Butterfly is a 2017 American thriller film directed by Brian Goodman and written by Marc Frydman and Justin Stanley. The film stars Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo, Abel Ferrara, Vincent Riotta and Nathalie Rapti Gomez. It was released on May 26, 2017, by Lionsgate Premiere.[2][3] It is based on a 2008 French television film, Papillon Noir, directed by Christian Faure.[4][5]
Plot[edit]
On the outskirts of a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul, a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter with a drifter named Jack, Paul offers Jack a place to stay. Soon, the edgy, demanding Jack muscles his way into Paul's work. As a storm cuts off power to the isolated cabin, the two men begin a jagged game that will bring at least one tale to an end.
Cast[edit]
- Antonio Banderas as Paul Lopez
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Jack
- Piper Perabo as Laura Johnson
- Abel Ferrara as Pat
- Vincent Riotta as Lt. Carcano
- Nathalie Rapti Gomez as Julie
- Randall Paul as Mr. Owen
- Katie McGovern as Nancy Barrows
Release[edit]
The film was released on May 26, 2017, by Lionsgate Premiere.[2][3]
Critical response[edit]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 40% based on 20 reviews with an average rating of 4.9/10.[6] At Metacritic, the film has an average score of 43 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Black Butterfly". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ a b Dave McNary (April 14, 2016). "Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers Starring in 'Black Butterfly'". Variety.com. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ a b Yoselin Acevedo (March 22, 2017). "Black Butterfly Trailer: Antonio Banderas Is Pushed to the Limit". IndieWire. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "Black Butterfly". IMDb.com. 28 April 2008.
- ^ "The Tense Tale of 'Black Butterfly' Almost Twists Itself Apart". Popmatters.com. 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Black Butterfly (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Black Butterfly Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
