Archenemy (film)
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| Directed by | Adam Egypt Mortimer |
| Screenplay by | Adam Egypt Mortimer |
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| Cinematography | Halyna Hutchins |
| Edited by | Chris Patterson |
| Music by | Matt Hill |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $54,570[2][3] |
Archenemy is a 2020 independent superhero mystery-thriller film written and directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer (his 3rd film) based on a story Mortimer created with Lucas Passmore. Joe Manganiello who also produced the film, is starring in the lead role alongside Skylan Brooks, Paul Scheer, Glenn Howerton, Zolee Griggs and Amy Seimetz.
Archenemy had its world premiere at Beyond Fest on October 7, 2020. The film was released on December 11, 2020 by RLJE Films.
Premise
A teenager meets a mysterious man named Max Fist, who claims he lost his superpowers after arriving from another dimension. Together, they take to the streets to wipe out a vicious crime boss and his local drug syndicate.
Cast
- Joe Manganiello as Max Fist
- Skylan Brooks as Hamster
- Zolee Griggs as Indigo
- Paul Scheer as Krieg
- Amy Seimetz as Cleo Ventrik
- Glenn Howerton as The Manager
Production
In November 2019, it was announced Joe Manganiello, Glenn Howerton and Amy Seimetz had joined the cast of the film, with Adam Egypt Mortimer directing from a screenplay he wrote, from a story by Mortimer and Lucas Passmore, with SpectreVision producing the film.[4][5]
Principal photography began in January 2020.[6]
Release
In July 2020, it was announced RLJE Films had acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] It had its world premiere at Beyond Fest on October 7, 2020.[8] It will also screen at the Sitges Film Festival in October 2020.[9] It is scheduled to be released on December 11, 2020.[10]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Archenemy has a 68% approval rating based on 37 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Archenemy fails to follow through on some of its more interesting ideas, Joe Manganiello's lead performance and the picture's infectious raw energy make for a fun action-adventure."[11] Metacritic reports a score of 57 out of 100 based on seven critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]
References
- ^ "Archenemy". Beyond Fest. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Archenemy (2020)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Archenemy (2020)". The Numbers. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (November 6, 2019). "Joe Manganiello to Star in Action-Adventure 'Archenemy' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Legion M and SpectreVision Team Up For New Project Archenemy That Casts Joe Manganiello as the Lead". Geek Vibes Nation. November 15, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Hughes, Kat (February 6, 2020). "Interview: Adam Egypt Mortimer Talks 'Daniel Isn't Real', 'Archenemy' and more". The Hollywood News. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ B. Vary, Adam (July 23, 2020). "Joe Manganiello Is Interdimensional Superhero Max Fist in 'Archenemy' Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "World Premiere! ARCHENEMY + North American Premiere! PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN". Eventbrite. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ "Sitges Film Festival 2020 Line-up". Sitges Film Festival. August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 24, 2020). "Adam Egypt Mortimer's 'Archenemy' Acquired By RLJE Films Ahead Of Beyond Fest Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
- ^ "Archenemy (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Archenemy Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 15, 2020.