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Blind Date Gone Wrong: Car, Corpse, Killer Chase
1 Jun
Summary
- A blind date turns chaotic with a stolen car and a dead body.
- The film is a mix of neo-noir thriller and indie rom-com.
- It was filmed over a month in the Canadian winter at night.
"All Night Wrong," directed by Jason James, premieres at SXSW London, presenting a unique blend of neo-noir thriller and indie rom-com. The film follows Gary, a timid man, and Ell, a widow, on a disastrous blind date that quickly escalates when they steal a car. This stolen vehicle contains $40,000 and a dead body, launching them into a night of perilous choices and a killer's pursuit.
The narrative unfolds over a single night, set in a dreamlike, liminal space of a small Canadian town. Director Jason James aimed to create a story where ordinary people make extraordinary, often wrong, decisions under pressure, drawing inspiration from classics like "North by Northwest" and "The Apartment."
Filmed in the Columbia Valley region of British Columbia during winter, the production operated in "vampire mode," shooting entirely at night for a month in sub-zero temperatures. This challenging environment, coupled with demanding car action and stunts, contributed to the film's cold, desolate feel and the crew's arduous workload.
The cast features Zach Cherry as Gary and Maria Bakalova as Ell, with supporting roles by Tyler Labine and Emily Hampshire. James emphasized casting actors whose real-life personalities could be integrated into their characters, enhancing the film's authenticity and nuanced dynamics.
