Opening in the U.S. in select drive-in theaters and on VOD today is the western True History of the Kelly Gang directed by Justin Kurzel and starring George MacKay, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult, Charlie Hunnam, Russell Crowe, Thomasin McKenzie, Sean Keenan, Orlando Schwerdt, Earl Cave, Marlon Williams and Louis Hewison. The film’s original music is composed by Jed Kurzel (Alien: Covenant, Macbeth, The Babadook, The Mustang, The Snowtown Murders). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this year when the movie opened in Australia. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the movie, which is being released stateside by IFC Films.
Also opening on VOD is the historical drama Robert the Bruce directed by Richard Gray and starring Angus Macfadyen (who is reprising his role from Mel Gibson’s Braveheart), Jared Harris, Anna Hutchinson, Patrick Fugit, Emma Kenney, Zach McGowan, Daniel Portman, Talitha Eliana Bateman and Mhairi Calvey. Mel Elias (Blush) has composed the film’s original music. No soundtrack album has been announced. Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the movie, which is being released by Screen Media Films.
Another VOD release today is the indie drama To the Stars directed by Martha Stephens and starring Kara Hayward, Liana Liberato, Jordana Spiro, Shea Whigham, Malin Akerman and Tony Hale. The film’s original music is composed by Heather McIntosh (Compliance, Z for Zachariah, The Art of Self-Defense, The Quarry, 6 Balloons). No word on a soundtrack release. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the movie, which premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival and is being released by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Also opening on VOD is the horror thriller 1BR written and directed by David Marmor and starring Nicole Brydon Bloom, Giles Matthey, Taylor Nichols, Alan Blumenfeld, Celeste Sully, Susan Davis, Clayton Hoff and Earnestine Phillips. Ronen Landa (The Pact, Eloise, Cavemen, At the Devil’s Door) has composed the film’s original music. Lux/Eon Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Dark Sky Films release.
