January 6, Scott Cooperlatest feature Pale blue eye goes to Netflix. Gothic horror thriller set in the 1830s follows Detective August Landor (Christian Bale), tasked with investigating a gruesome murder at West Point Military Academy. However, he faces a major setback due to the Cadets’ code of silence. So Landor turns to one of his own, a young cadet who will soon become in Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling). The upcoming film is adapted from Louis Bayardnovel of the same name. Ahead of the film’s release, Netflix has shared a new behind-the-scenes video.
The short breaks down several major components of the film, starting with its general appearance. As previously shown in the trailer and other photos, the film’s cold tones convey both the literal winter setting of its world and the creepiness of its story. Director and screenwriter Cooper says this was a deliberate choice as he wanted audiences to feel like they were watching the film in black and white. Bale, Melling and others. Gillian Anderson add that creating such an atmosphere makes it more real.
Another important aspect of the film is the relationship between Landor and Poe. Bale talks a bit about how Landor becomes Poe’s “unexpected mentor” while they work on the case. This, in turn, leads to a closer bond and friendship between them. But a dynamic is only as good as its actors, and Cooper sings to the cast. Like From the oven and Enemies, Cooper wrote Landor specifically for Bale. He also shares that Melling’s portrayal of Poe went beyond his original vision for the character.
Finally, Cooper, Bale, Anderson and Lucy Boynton a blow to the mystery of it all. Each one offers tidbits on what to expect from the story, including its twists and turns and how no one is really who they seem. Bale notes that viewers who don’t know anything about Poe will still enjoy it, and Poe fans will get a “gold mine”.
Pale blue eye was written and directed by Cooper, who also produced the film with Bale and Cross Creek Pictures. John Lesher and Tyler Thompson. Dylan Weathered and Tracey Landon Executive producer. Additional content includes Timothy Spall, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Robert Duvall, Harry Lowty, Simon McBurney, Hadley Robinson, Stephen Mayer, Charlie Tahan, Joey Brooks, Brennan Cook, Gideon Glick, Fred Hechingerand Matt Helm.
Pale blue eye Coming to Netflix this Friday, January 6th. Watch the latest short film below:
Source: Collider
