The Limehouse Golem
| The Limehouse Golem | |
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| Directed by | Juan Carlos Medina |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Jane Goldman |
| Based on |
Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem by Peter Ackroyd |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Johan Söderqvist |
| Cinematography | Simon Dennis |
| Edited by | Justin Krish |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Limehouse Golem is an upcoming British horror-thriller film directed by Juan Carlos Medina from a screenplay by Jane Goldman. The film, an adaptation of Peter Ackroyd's 1994 murder mystery novel Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem, stars Olivia Cooke, Bill Nighy, and Douglas Booth. It will be released theatrically in the United Kingdom by Lionsgate.
Plot
A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical so-called Golem – must be responsible.
Cast
- Olivia Cooke as Elizabeth Cree
- Amelia Crouch as Young Elizabeth
- Bill Nighy as Inspector John Kildare
- Douglas Booth as Dan Leno
- Adam Brown as Mr. Gerrard
- Daniel Mays as George Flood
- Morgan Watkins as George Gissing
- Clive Brunt as Charlie
Production
It was announced on 17 April 2015 that Alan Rickman, Olivia Cooke, and Douglas Booth had been cast in leading roles for the film, to be directed by Juan Carlos Medina with a screenplay by Jane Goldman.[2] Rickman later left the project due to declining health after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[3] Principal photography began for The Limehouse Golem in October 2015 in West Yorkshire, with filming taking place in locations such as Leeds and Keighley.[4] Production also took place in Manchester, with cast members Bill Nighy and Daniel Mays being spotted on set in Deansgate.[5] Principal photography concluded on 26 November 2015. Johan Söderqvist composed the films score.[6] The film is dedicated to Rickman, who passed away in January 2016.[7]
References
- ↑ "The Limehouse Golem". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (17 April 2015). "Alan Rickman, Olivia Cooke And Douglas Booth To Star In 'The Limehouse Golem'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Association, Press (11 September 2016). "Bill Nighy: I was proud to be considered for Alan Rickman's film part". TheGuardian.com.
- ↑ Knights, David (2 October 2015). "Call for Keighley people to join cast of major movie The Limehouse Golem". Keighley News.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Katie (3 November 2015). "Actors Bill Nighy and Daniel Mays spotted filming new film in Manchester". Manchester Evening News.
- ↑ "Johan Söderqvist Scoring 'The Limehouse Golem'". Film Music Reporter. August 17, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (9 September 2016). "Toronto: Producer Stephen Woolley Talks Dedicating 'Limehouse Golem' to Alan Rickman". HollywoodReporter.com.