Sunrise is a 2024 horror film directed by Andrew Baird and written by Ronan Blaney. It stars Alex Pettyfer, Crystal Yu, William Gao, Kurt Yaeger, Olwen Fouéré, and Guy Pearce.

Sunrise
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Baird
Screenplay byRonan Blaney
Produced by
  • Martin Brennan
  • Jib Polhemus
  • Nathan Klingher
  • Ford Corbett
Starring
CinematographyIvan Abel
Edited by
  • Helen Sheridan
  • John Walters
Music byAndrew Simon McAllister
Production
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Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
Running time
93 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$19,202[1]

Sunrise was released in theaters and digitally in North America on January 19, 2024.

Synopsis

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A rural town, in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, is plagued by a vampire.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Sunrise was directed by Andrew Baird from a screenplay by Ronan Blaney. It was produced by Martin Brennan, Jib Polhemus, Nathan Klingher and Ford Corbett. Alex Pettyfer and Kurt Yaeger executive produced and also stars in the film.[3] Principal photography took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland from February 6 to March 22, 2023.[3][4]

Release

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The Solution Entertainment Group handled sales for the project at the European Film Market.[5] Sunrise premiered in limited theatres and on digital platforms by Lionsgate in the United States on January 19, 2024.[6]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 41% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10.[7]

Box office

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As of April 7, 2024, Sunrise grossed $19,202 in Russia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sunrise (2024) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Alex Pettyfer Wants To Suck Guy Pearce's Blood in First Sunrise Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Kay, Jeremy (February 14, 2023). "Alex Pettyfer, Guy Pearce neo-noir Sunrise heads to EFM (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Sunrise". Northern Ireland Screen. March 1, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 16, 2023). "EFM 2023: The buzz titles from the Americas". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  6. ^ Schreur, Brandon (December 11, 2023). "Sunrise Trailer Previews Vampire Horror Flick With Guy Pearce, Alex Pettyfer". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "Sunrise". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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