Red (2008)

A reclusive man sets out for justice and redemption when three troublesome teens kill his dog for no good reason.

Directors:

Trygve Allister Diesen, Lucky McKee

Writers:

Stephen Susco (screenplay), Jack Ketchum (novel)

Stars:

Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brian Cox	...	Avery Ludlow
Noel Fisher	...	Danny
Kyle Gallner	...	Harold
Shiloh Fernandez	...	Pete
Kim Dickens	...	Carrie
Marcia Bennett	...	Emma
Richard Riehle	...	Sam
Tom Sizemore	...	Mr. McCormack
Ashley Laurence	...	Mrs. McCormack
Robert Englund	...	Mr. Doust
Amanda Plummer	...	Mrs. Doust
Keith Buterbaugh	...	Dean
Jack Ketchum	...	Bartender (as Dallas Mayr)
Delaney Williams	...	Gun Shop Manager
Tate Ellington	...	Gun Shop Clerk

Storyline

An older, reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named "Red". When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means available to him.

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Plot Keywords:

animal character name as title | dog | killing an animal | revenge | color in title | 

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Taglines:

They should have told the truth.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lucky McKee was the original director and had been shooting for several weeks when he was fired and replaced by Trygve Allister Diesen for unknown reasons. Angela Bettis (a frequent McKee collaborator) was also attached to the project, playing the role of Carrie, but was fired and replaced by Kim Dickens for, again, unknown reasons.

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Quotes

Danny: Would it help if I said I was sorry about the dog?
Avery Ludlow: I think you're a tad late with your apology, son.

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Connections

Referenced in Teen Wolf: The Tell (2011)

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Soundtracks

Sunday Morning
Written by Rick Garcia and Dan McLoughlin
Performed by THE GREEN CAR MOTEL

User Reviews

Unexpectly good small budget movie

I don't know why it happens, possibly I'm not a good citizen, but movies in which animals die sadden me more than when humans do. And possibly on that thought, and because I'm also a pet owner, I couldn't help but intensely root for the owner who goes after the kids who killed red. And that leads me to the marvelous performance by Brian Cox, an actor whom I never gave much attention to, even though many people love him. Tom Sizemore gives, like usual, another great spectacle. Actually all actors deserve praises. The directing by Trygve Allister Diesen is also quite remarkable. I have to admit I have a weakness for this movies about this rural small towns in the USA, in particular those who delve into the drudgery of those living there, which, to me, is the center of this film.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Red

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,176, 10 August 2008

Gross USA:

$4,643

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,617

Company Credits

Production Co:

Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1