Blackwater Lane Explained

Blackwater Lane is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Jeff Celentano and written by Elizabeth Fowler, based on the 2017 novel The Breakdown by B.A. Paris. The film stars Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, and Dermot Mulroney.

The film was released theatrically in the United States and on demand by Lionsgate Films on June 21, 2024.

Cast

• Minka Kelly as Cassandra "Cass" Anderson
• Maggie Grace as Rachel
• Dermot Mulroney as Matthew Anderson
• Natalie Simpson as DC Lawson
• Kris Johnson as Alex Walters
• Edward Baker-Duly as Dr. Deakins
• Pandora Clifford as Susie
• Henry William Galpin as Cafe Waiter
• Mike Ray as Teacher
• Alan Calton as John Collins
• Judah Cousin as Andrew
• Sally Blouet as Jane Walters

Production

In October 2022, it was announced that Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney, and Maggie Grace were set to star in Blackwater Lane.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Also in October, it was announced that filming had begun in Suffolk, England.^{[6] [7]}

Release

Blackwater Lane was released theatrically and on demand on June 21, 2024.^{[8] [9] [10] [11] [12]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blackwater Lane (2024) - Jeff Celentano - Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related. AllMovie. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910015332/https://www.allmovie.com/movie/blackwater-lane-am598805. live.
2. Web site: Blackwater Lane: Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney sign on for thriller. JoBlo.com. Cody. Hamman. October 13, 2022. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910014613/https://www.joblo.com/blackwater-lane-minka-kelly-maggie-grace-dermot-mulroney/. live.
3. Web site: Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney, Maggie Grace to Star in Psychological Thriller ‘Blackwater Lane’. Variety. Manori. Ravindran. October 13, 2022. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910005848/https://variety.com/2022/film/global/minka-kelly-dermot-mulroney-maggie-grace-blackwater-lane-1235402145/. live.
4. Web site: Maggie Grace calls getting killed on Lost the worst heartbreak of her career. Fangoria. Samantha. McLaren. June 2, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910022108/https://www.fangoria.com/new-international-horror-movies-june/. live.
5. Web site: Maggie Grace On Her ‘Lost’ Character’s Exit: "Still The Worst Heartbreak Of My Career". Deadline Hollywood. Nancy. Tartaglione. June 26, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910015843/https://deadline.com/2024/06/maggie-grace-lost-shannon-exit-1235983429/. live.
6. Web site: Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace & Dermot Mulroney To Star In ‘Blackwater Lane’ Based On B.A. Paris’s ‘The Breakdown’. Deadline Hollywood. Zac. Ntim. October 13, 2022. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910012509/https://deadline.com/2022/10/minka-kelly-maggie-grace-dermot-mulroney-to-star-in-blackwater-lane-based-on-b-a-paris-the-breakdown-1235143474/. live.
7. Web site: Maggie Grace Says It Was ‘Easy to Love’ Costar Minka Kelly While Shooting Thriller ‘Blackwater Lane’ (Exclusive). Us Weekly. Kat. Pettibone. June 21, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910014202/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/maggie-grace-talks-working-with-minka-kelly-on-blackwater-lane/. live.
8. Web site: Blackwater Lane Trailer Previews Supernatural Thriller Starring Minka Kelly and Dermot Mulroney. ComingSoon. Ryan Louis. Mantilla. May 15, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910012956/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1720562-blackwater-lane-trailer-previews-supernatural-thriller-starring-minka-kelly-and-dermot-mulroney. live.
9. Web site: Blackwater Lane Trailer: Minka Kelly Has a Breakdown While Experiencing Ghostly Visitors (Exclusive). People. Tommy. McArdle. May 15, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910011631/https://people.com/minka-kelly-blackwater-lane-trailer-exclusive-8648492. live.
10. Web site: Minka Kelly Is Terrorized by Malevolent Forces in 'Blackwater Lane' Sneak Peek [Exclusive]]. Collider. Chris. McPherson. May 28, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910021020/https://collider.com/minka-kelly-blackwater-lane-sneak-peek/. live.
11. Web site: Six New Horror Movies Released This Week Including ‘The Exorcism’ Starring Russell Crowe. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. June 21, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910012304/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3817193/six-new-horror-movies-released-this-week-including-the-exorcism-starring-russell-crowe/. live.
12. Web site: Sharks In the Seine? Top 10 International Horror Movies To Watch This Month. JoBlo.com. EJ. Tangonan. June 27, 2024. September 10, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910014613/https://www.joblo.com/blackwater-lane-minka-kelly-maggie-grace-dermot-mulroney/. live.