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Cold in July (2014)

 -  Crime | Thriller  -  23 May 2014 (USA)
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When a protective father meets a murderous ex-con, both need to deviate from the path they are on as they soon find themselves entangled in a downwards spiral of lies and violence while having to confront their own inner psyche.

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When a protective father meets a murderous ex-con, both need to deviate from the path they are on as they soon find themselves entangled in a downwards spiral of lies and violence while having to confront their own inner psyche.

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Rated R for disturbing bloody violence, language and some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »

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$65,000 (USA) (6 June 2014)

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$414,623 (USA) (4 July 2014)
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Cameo(Joe R. Lansdale): The author of the novel plays the priest at the graveside. See more »

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Outside the restaurant, Ann shifts the car into reverse twice. See more »

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Jim Bob: All right, boys, it's Howdy Doody time.
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Features Night of the Living Dead (1968) See more »

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Words and music by Vito Bratta and Mike Tramp
Performed by White Lion
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Don't let it become a forgotten gem
28 August 2014 | by (Birkenhead United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

(89%) One of those great little movies that will sadly get seen by far too few, and although it is not a 100% slab of solid gold, it's still a really damn good piece of storytelling. First of all the 1980's style soundtrack is sublime, a true contender for the best of the year without a shadow of doubt. The performances couldn't be much better, Michael C. Hall is perfect as the mullet headed everyman caught in a very tricky spot, and Don Johnson breathes a breath of fresh air into the second half. The direction is focused and unfussy. While the story is fantastically well paced as it twists and turns almost constantly, I just cannot recommend this enough. A must-watch American future classic that's worth the time, effort, and money watching properly at the cinema, so do so, you won't regret it.


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