Do not look in her eyes.|Sep. 30, 2022|United Kingdom|106 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Science;Fiction
Description: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is a 2021 American fantasy thriller film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kate Hudson, Jun Jong-seo, Ed Skrein, Evan Whitten, and Craig Robinson. It made its debut at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021, and was later released in the United States on September 30, 2022, by Saban Films.
The production of the film began with the announcement of Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson, Altonio Jackson, and Zac Efron joining the cast in October 2018. However, Efron was later replaced by Ed Skrein in July 2019. Jun Jong-seo was added to the cast in April 2019. Principal photography commenced in July 2019, with John Lesher producing under Le Grisbi Productions and Black Bicycle Entertainment collaborating with wiip.
The film’s soundtrack, composed by Daniele Luppi, features several tracks by Bottin. Upon its release, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon received generally positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 75% approval rating based on 51 critic reviews, with an average score of 6.7/10. Critics praised the film’s stylish and imaginative storytelling, though some felt the narrative lacked depth. Metacritic assigned it a score of 69 out of 100, indicating favorable reviews, while Screen Rant rated it 3.5 stars.
Overall, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon offers a visually captivating and darkly entertaining experience, showcasing Amirpour’s unique directorial vision.
Cast director: Ana Lily Amirpour
Cast actor: Jeon Jong-seo, Kate Hudson, Ed Skrein, Evan Whitten, Craig Robinson, Lauren Bowles, Serene Lee, Cory Roberts, Kyler Porche, Michael Carollo
Original name: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon