The Superb Crime/Revenge Thriller, ‘BLUE RUIN’, Gets An Official Poster

One film that I can’t wait for fans of the revenge genre, really any genre fan, to see in 2014 is Jeremy Saulnier’s Blue Ruin. It is one of my favorite films that I had seen at 2013. I actually saw it twice at Fantastic Fest. We will have an interview to post in a few months when I sat down with director Saulnier & actor Macon Blair. Originally rejected by Sundance for its 2013 edition, which Saulnier said was a blessing in disguise since it gave him more time to tighten up the film, the film will be showing at the Sundance Film Festival tomorrow night.

Dissolve got to exclusively premiere the poster, which I have also included below. Even in the article, there are comparisons to the Coen Brothers’ films like Blood Simple and Fargo. Unlike the author of the Dissolve post, Matt Singer, I disagree with his comment that the film doesn’t hit “the same level as those masterpieces.” I think it is on the same level if not better than the former.

Synopsis (from Sundance’s Film Guide)

“A peaceful vagrant finds his quiet life upended by dreadful news and sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Since he is only an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. With his second feature film, writer/director Jeremy Saulnier creates a classic American revenge story, crackling with sudden violence and black humor. The film maintains an impressive edge-of-your-seat pace through the script’s surprising twists and turns and the efficient work of editor Julia Bloch. Beyond the thrills, Saulnier grounds the film’s humanity in the captivating eyes of lead actor Macon Blair, which never lose the burning intensity of righteous duty and overpowering fear.”

Blue Ruin will be released in theaters and On Demand on April 25, 2014.