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In the Fire (film)

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In the Fire
Theatrical release poster
Directed byConor Allyn
Written by
  • Conor Allyn
  • Pascal Borno
  • Silvio Muraglia
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
  • Matt Bendo
  • Simone Mogliè
Edited byMarco Perez
Music byTeho Teardo
Production
companies
  • Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
  • Paradox Studios
  • Angel Oak Films
  • Margate House Films
Distributed bySaban Films
Release dates
  • June 24, 2023 (2023-06-24) (Taormina)
  • October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) (United States)
Countries
  • United States
  • Italy
LanguageEnglish
Box office$22,050[1]

In the Fire is a 2023 American-Italian thriller film directed by Conor Allyn, from a screenplay by Allyn, Pascal Borno and Silvio Muraglia. It stars Amber Heard, Eduardo Noriega and Lorenzo McGovern Zaini.

It had its world premiere at the Taormina Film Festival on June 24, 2023, and was released in the United States on October 13, 2023, by Saban Films.

Plot

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A doctor travels to a remote plantation to care for a boy who has unexplainable abilities.[2]

Cast

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  • Amber Heard as Grace Burnham
  • Eduardo Noriega as Nicolas Marquez
  • Lorenzo McGovern Zaini as Martin Marquez
  • Luca Calvani as Father Antonio
  • Yari Gugliucci as Father Gavira
  • Sophie Amber as Isabella
  • Monica Contini Maria
  • Herbert Ignacio as Temo

Production

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In February 2022, Amber Heard and Eduardo Noriega joined the cast of the film, with Conor Allyn set to direct from a screenplay by himself, Pascal Borno and Silvio Muraglia, and Saban Films set to distribute.[3]

Principal photography took place in Guatemala and Ostuni, Italy, in mid-2022.[4]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the Taormina Film Festival on June 24, 2023.[5][6] It was released in the United States on October 13, 2023.[7]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 15% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.3/10.[8]

Brian Lowry, writing for CNN, called the film "a pretty awful starring vehicle for the actor that she also produced, a film unlikely to produce many sparks beyond those set off by the morbidly curious".[9] Top critic Sara Michelle Fetters criticized the film's plot as "unoriginal", but praised its visuals and costumes as "all suitably authentic" and "solid". Fetters also praised its editing and the performances by the cast members, particularly singling out Heard's performance by noting that, "Heard's work here as a late-19th century doctor researching the supposed possession of a young child is excellent."[10]

References

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  1. ^ "In the Fire (2023) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Squires, John (September 6, 2023). "'In the Fire' – First Look at Amber Heard in Friday the 13th Horror Movie". Bloody-Disgusting.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (February 15, 2022). "Amber Heard to Star in Conor Allyn's Period Drama Thriller 'In the Fire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Bleasdale, John (June 26, 2023). "Amber Heard Premieres New Film 'In the Fire,' Calls It a 'Meditation on the Almost Supernatural Powers of Love' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "In the Fire". Taormina Film Festival. 12 June 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (June 25, 2023). "Amber Heard Takes To Stage At Taormina For 'In The Fire' World Premiere In First Film-Related Appearance Since 2019". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  7. ^ Gawley, Paige (September 20, 2023). "'In the Fire' Trailer: Watch Amber Heard in Her Final Film Before Leaving Acting". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "In the Fire". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Lowry, Brian (October 13, 2023). "'In the Fire,' Amber Heard's first movie after the Depp trial, goes up in flame". CNN. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  10. ^ Fetters, Sara Michelle (October 13, 2023). "Amber Heard Demonic Child Thriller In the Fire Possessed with Unoriginality". Movie Freak. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
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