The Righteous (2021 film)

The Righteous
Film poster
Directed byMark O'Brien
Written byMark O'Brien
Produced by
  • Mark O'Neill
  • Allison White
Starring
CinematographyScott McClellan
Edited byK. Spencer Jones
Music byAndrew Staniland
Production
company
Panoramic Pictures
Distributed byVortex Media
Arrow Films
Release dates
  • August 15, 2021 (2021-08-15) (Fantasia)
  • June 10, 2022 (2022-06-10) (Arrow)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The Righteous is a 2021 Canadian psychological thriller film, written, executive produced, and directed by Mark O'Brien.[1] The film stars Henry Czerny and Mimi Kuzyk as Frederick and Ethel Mason, a former priest and his wife who are grieving the death of their adopted daughter, when Aaron Smith (O'Brien) arrives at their home, initially in need of help but gradually revealing his real motives for wanting to see Frederick.[2]

The film's cast also includes Kate Corbett as Doris, the troubled birth mother of the Mason's daughter, as well as Mayko Nguyen and Nigel Bennett in supporting roles.

The film premiered at the 2021 Fantasia Film Festival.[1] It was subsequently picked up for streaming distribution in Europe by Arrow Films,[3] while North American distribution will be handled by Vortex Media.

  1. ^ a b Etan Vlessing, "Mark O’Brien Talks Premiering Debut Feature ‘The Righteous’ With a Live Audience: “I Feel Surreal”". The Hollywood Reporter, August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Brianna Zigler, "Fantasia Review: Mark O’Brien’s Directorial Debut The Righteous is a Brooding, Murky Acting Showcase". The Film Stage, August 18, 2021.
  3. ^ K. J. Yossman, "Arrow Snaps Up Mark O’Brien’s Debut Feature ‘The Righteous’ Starring Henry Czerny, Mimi Kuzyk". Variety, January 24, 2022.