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When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper--part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. But even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realizing a serial killer is on the loose using Poe's writings as the backdrop for his bloody rampage, Fields enlists the author's help in stopping the attacks. But when it appears someone close to Poe may become the murderer's next victim, the stakes become even higher and the inventor of the detective story calls on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it's too late. |
When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper--part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. But even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realizing a serial killer is on the loose using Poe's writings as the backdrop for his bloody rampage, Fields enlists the author's help in stopping the attacks. But when it appears someone close to Poe may become the murderer's next victim, the stakes become even higher and the inventor of the detective story calls on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it's too late. |
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| The Raven | |
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| Directed by | James McTeigue |
| Written by | Ben Livingston Hannah Shakespeare |
| Produced by | Marc D Evans Trevor Macy Aaron Ryder |
| Starring | John Cusack Alice Eve Oliver Jackson-Cohen Luke Evans Kevin McNally Pam Ferris Sergej Trifunović Ian Virgo |
| Cinematography | Danny Ruhlmann |
| Edited by | Niven Howie |
| Music by | Lucas Vidal |
Production companies | FilmNation Entertainment Galavis Film Pioneer Pictures Intrepid Pictures |
| Distributed by | Relativity Media |
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| Countries | Template:Film US Template:Film Hungary Template:Film Spain |
| Language | English |
The Raven is an upcoming thriller film directed by James McTeigue, based on a screenplay by Ben Livingston and Hannah Shakespeare.[1] It stars John Cusack, Alice Eve and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. It is due for release on March 9, 2012.
It's a fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet and author pursues a serial killer whose murders mirror those in Poe's stories.
Synopsis
Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) joins forces with a young Baltimore detective (Luke Evans) to hunt down a mad serial killer who's using Poe's own works as the basis in a string of brutal murders.
When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper--part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. But even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realizing a serial killer is on the loose using Poe's writings as the backdrop for his bloody rampage, Fields enlists the author's help in stopping the attacks. But when it appears someone close to Poe may become the murderer's next victim, the stakes become even higher and the inventor of the detective story calls on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it's too late.
Cast
- John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe
- Alice Eve as Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as PC Cantrell
- Luke Evans as Inspector Emmett Fields
- Kevin McNally
- Sam Hazeldine as Ivan
- Pam Ferris as Mrs. Bradley
- Sergej Trifunović
- Ian Virgo
- Brendan Coyle as Reagan
- M. Emmet Walsh as Geselbracht
Production
The filming began on November 9, 2010 in Belgrade and Budapest.[2] Jeremy Renner was originally going to star in the film, but he dropped out so that he could star in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.[3] Ewan McGregor was also in talks for a role[4], but he also dropped out.[5] On 28 August 2010 it was confirmed that John Cusack will play Edgar Allan Poe in the film. Joaquin Phoenix was also approached to star at one point.[6]
The first images from the set were revealed on November 15, 2010.[7] A trailer for the film was released online 7 October 2011. This date is significant because it also marks the anniversary of Poe's death at age 40 in 1849.
References
- ^ "Luke Evans and Alice Eve in James McTeigue’s The Raven". HollywoodTrailers.net. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "First Set Photos of John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe in James McTeigue’s THE RAVEN". Collider.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "The Raven Loses Jeremy Renner, Gains Luke Evans, Alice Eve". ScreenCrave.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "Jeremy Renner and Ewan McGregor in Talks for James McTeigue’s Raven; Renner Might Also Star in Peter Berg’s Battleship". /Film. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ "John Cusack Is The Raven's Poe - So Tweeteth the actor...". EmpireOnline.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2010-10-14). "Joaquin Phoenix not quitting acting just yet". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
- ^ "Look At John Cusack As Poe In THE RAVEN First Set Photo". RamaScreen.com. Retrieved 2011-07-22.