Body Cam
Body Cam is a 2020 American police procedural horror film directed by Malik Vitthal, from a screenplay by Nicholas McCarthy and Richmond Riedel and a story by Riedel. The film stars Mary J. Blige, Nat Wolff, David Zayas, David Warshofsky, Demetrius Grosse and Anika Noni Rose.
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Directed by | Malik Vitthal |
Produced by | Matt Kaplan |
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Story by | Richmond Riedel |
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Music by | Joseph Bishara |
Cinematography | Pedro Luque |
Edited by | Ken Blackwell |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $9.6 million[1] |
Body Cam was released digitally on May 19, 2020, prior to a video on demand release on June 2, 2020, by Paramount Pictures.
Premise
A group of Louisiana Police Department officers are haunted by a spirit after the death of a black youth and the subsequent cover-up.
Cast
- Mary J. Blige as Renee Lomito-Smith
- Nat Wolff as Danny Holledge
- David Zayas as Sergeant Kesper
- David Warshofsky as Darlo Penda
- Demetrius Grosse as Gary
- Anika Noni Rose as Taneesha Branz
- Lance E. Nichols as Pastor Thomas Jackson
- Lara Grice as Detective Susan Hayes
- Ian Casselberry as Kevin Ganning
- Phillip Fornah as Gabe Roberts
- Naima Ramos-Chapman as Maria Birke
- Mason Mackie as DeMarco
- Jibrail Nantambu as Christopher
- Sylvia Grace Crim as Pierce
- Jeff Pope as Jacob
- Lorrie Odom as Yolanda
Production
In March 2017, it was announced Richmond Riedel had written the script for the film.[2] In March 2018, it was announced Malik Vitthal would direct the film, with Nicholas McCarthy re-writing the script, and Paramount Pictures distributing.[3]
In June 2018, Mary J. Blige joined the cast of the film.[4] In July 2018, Nat Wolff joined the cast.[5] In September 2018, Theo Rossi, Anika Noni Rose and David Zayas were cast, with filming beginning in New Orleans.[6][7][8][9]
Release
Body Cam was released on released digitally on May 19, 2020, prior to a video on demand release on June 2, 2020.[10]
It was the eighth-most rented film on Spectrum in its first weekend of release.[11]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 45% based on 20 reviews, with a weighted average of 5.01/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Ambitious yet undercooked, Body Cam can't quite connect the dots between its genre thrills and socially aware themes."[12] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 37 out of 100, based on five critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[13]
References
- "Paramount's 'Body Cam,' starring Mary J. Blige, to shoot in New Orleans". NOLA. August 20, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (March 31, 2017). "'Body Cam' Spec Is First Movie Deal For Ex-Awesomeness TV Chief Brian Robbins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Kroll, Justin (March 21, 2018). "Malik Vitthal to Direct 'Body Cam' for Paramount Players (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Mary J. Blige to Star in Horror Thriller 'Body Cam' (Exclusive)
- Nat Wolff Joins Mary J. Blige In ‘Body Cam’
- ‘Luke Cage’ Actor Theo Rossi Joins Mary J. Blige in ‘Body Cam’
- Anika Noni Rose Joins Mary J. Blige & Nat Wolff In ‘Body Cam’
- David Zayas Cast in Paramount’s ‘Body Cam’; ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Adds Lee Majdoub
- Mary J. Blige Walks Dennis Basso’s Runway
- "Watch the Trailer for Mary J. Blige, Nat Wolff Movie 'Body Cam,' Coming Soon to VOD". 12 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- Brueggemann, Tom (June 8, 2020). "Universal Continues VOD Reign with Upcoming 'The King of Staten Island'". IndieWire. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- "Body Cam (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- "Body Cam Reviews". Retrieved June 14, 2020 – via Metacritic.
External links
- Body Cam on IMDb
- Body Cam at Rotten Tomatoes