Jan. 26, 2019|United States | United Kingdom|99 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “The Wolf Hour” is a 2019 psychological thriller written and directed by Alistair Banks Griffin. The film features an ensemble cast including Naomi Watts, Emory Cohen, Jennifer Ehle, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeremy Bobb, and Brennan Brown. It made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019, and was later released by Brainstorm Media on December 6, 2019.
The story centers around June, a once-prominent figure in counter-culture who has since become a recluse. A decade after her peak, she isolates herself in her late grandmother’s South Bronx apartment, severing nearly all ties with the outside world. Set during the infamous “Summer of Sam,” the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of rising violence and escalating tension. Through her window, June witnesses the city teetering on the brink of chaos, mirroring the oppressive summer heat. The film captures the volatile atmosphere of 1977 New York, culminating in the explosive blackout riots, as the city becomes a pressure cooker ready to burst.
Cast director: Alistair Banks Griffin
Cast actor: Naomi Watts, Emory Cohen, Jennifer Ehle, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeremy Bobb, Brennan Brown, Justin Clarke, Maritza Veer, Ohene Cornelius, Pedro Hollywood
Original name: The Wolf Hour