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| Directed by | Phillip Noyce |
| Written by | Chris Sparling |
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| Starring | Naomi Watts |
| Cinematography | John Brawley |
| Edited by | Lee Haugen |
| Music by | Fil Eisler |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The Desperate Hour is a 2021 thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Chris Sparling. It stars Naomi Watts as a woman who is desperately racing to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident.[1][2] The film was shot in the North Bay area of Ontario in 2020.[3] It premiered under its original title Lakewood at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[4] The Desperate Hour was theatrically released by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment on February 25, 2022.[5][6]
- ^ Gregg Goldstein, "Naomi Watts and Director Phillip Noyce to Film Limelight Thriller Lakewood". Variety, September 12, 2020.
- ^ Jeremy Kay, "Naomi Watts thriller Lakewood proves hot seller for Mister Smith". Screen Daily, November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Eau Claire Gorge closing for filming". North Bay Nugget, September 16, 2020.
- ^ Kate Erbland, "TIFF 2021 Lineup: Dear Evan Hansen, Tammy Faye, Titane, and More". IndieWire, August 4, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 27, 2021). "Naomi Watts & Phillip Noyce Thriller Lakewood Picked Up By Vertical Entertainment & Roadside Attractions Post TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Fernandez, Alexia (January 19, 2022). "Watch Naomi Watts in Hair-Raising Trailer for Her New Thriller The Desperate Hour". People. Retrieved January 19, 2022.