Damaged (film)

Damaged
Damaged
	Release poster
Directed by	Terry McDonough
Screenplay by	Koji Steven Sakai; Gianni Capaldi; Paul Aniello;
Story by	Paul Aniello; Gianni Capaldi;
Produced by	Paul Aniello; Gianni Capaldi; Roman Kopelevich;
Starring	Samuel L. Jackson; Vincent Cassel; Gianni Capaldi; Laura Haddock; John Hannah; Kate Dickie;
Cinematography	Matthias Pötsch
Edited by	Luis de la Madrid; Sean Albertson; Kurt Nishimura;
Music by	Andrea Ridolfi
Production; companies	Grindstone Entertainment Group; Red Sea Media; BondIt Media Capital; Tartan Bridge Films; High Five Films;
Distributed by	Signature Entertainment (United Kingdom); Lionsgate (United States);
Release date	April 12, 2024;
Running time	97 minutes
Countries	United Kingdom; United States;
Language	English

Damaged is a 2024 action thriller film directed by Terry McDonough and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi. ^[1] It follows Chicago-based detective Dan Lawson (Jackson) who investigates a series of serial killings in Scotland alongside another detective, Walter Bravo (Cassel). As the case continues, Lawson discovers a pattern similar to another killing spree he handled five years prior.

The film was released in select theaters, including on demand and digital on April 12, 2024 to negative reviews from critics.

Premise[edit]

Dan Lawson is called upon by Scottish authorities to investigate a series of serial killings alongside another detective, Walter Bravo. Lawson discerns a pattern that connects with another killing spree he investigated five years prior.

Cast[edit]

Samuel L. Jackson as Dan Lawson
Vincent Cassel as Walter Bravo
Gianni Capaldi as Glen Boyd
Kate Dickie as Laura Kessler
John Hannah as Colin McGregor
Laura Haddock as Marie Boyd
Brian McCardie as Avery Thompson
Elaine C. Smith as Elizabeth Walsh
Brian Pettifer as Village Man
Mark Holden as Captain Ford

Production[edit]

In March 2023, it was announced that filming began in Scotland.^[2] Filming wrapped in May 2023.^[3]

Release[edit]

Damaged was released in select theaters and on demand and digital on April 12, 2024.^[4]

Reception[edit]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/10.^[5]

References[edit]

^ Kay, Jeremy (November 2, 2023). "Red Sea Media closes key sales on Samuel L Jackson, Vincent Cassel thriller 'Damaged' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 27, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson & Vincent Cassel To Lead Action-Thriller 'Damaged'; Filming Underway In Scotland". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
^ Devore, Britta (May 17, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel Face Off in the First 'Damaged' Image". Collider. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
^ Hamman, Cody (March 19, 2024). "Damaged trailer: Samuel L. Jackson tracks a serial killer in shocking thriller". JoBlo.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "Damaged". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

External links[edit]

Damaged at IMDb

[1] Kay, Jeremy (November 2, 2023). "Red Sea Media closes key sales on Samuel L Jackson, Vincent Cassel thriller 'Damaged' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved November 2, 2023.

[2] Wiseman, Andreas (March 27, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson & Vincent Cassel To Lead Action-Thriller 'Damaged'; Filming Underway In Scotland". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.

[3] Devore, Britta (May 17, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel Face Off in the First 'Damaged' Image". Collider. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[4] Hamman, Cody (March 19, 2024). "Damaged trailer: Samuel L. Jackson tracks a serial killer in shocking thriller". JoBlo.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[Rotten_Tomatoes-5] "Damaged". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

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