Home is where the heart is, and for Paul (Antonio Banderas), it also includes a very sketchy stranger named Jack (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). A reimagining of the heart-pounding French thriller Papillon Noir, Brian Goodman's Black Butterfly is teased in a new trailer and poster ahead of its May 26th theatrical and VOD release.
"Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter at a diner with a drifter named Jack (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Paul offers Jack a place to stay – and soon the edgy, demanding Jack muscles his way into Paul’s work. As a storm cuts off power to the isolated cabin, the two men begin a jagged game of one-upmanship that will bring at least one tale to an end.
Antonio Banderas (Desperado,...
"Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter at a diner with a drifter named Jack (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Paul offers Jack a place to stay – and soon the edgy, demanding Jack muscles his way into Paul’s work. As a storm cuts off power to the isolated cabin, the two men begin a jagged game of one-upmanship that will bring at least one tale to an end.
Antonio Banderas (Desperado,...
- 3/23/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Lionsgate has released the trailer for its upcoming “Black Butterfly,” starring Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Piper Perabo. The thriller is the remake of the acclaimed made-for-tv French film “Papillon Noir,” written by Hervé Korian. It marks the second directorial effort for actor Brian Goodman, who previously helmed the 2008 crime drama “What Doesn’t Kill You.”
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In “Black Butterfly,” Paul (Banderas), a lonely screenwriter who lives in an isolated cabin, picks up a drifter named Jack (Rhys Meyers) and offers him a place to stay. But Paul soon realizes he’s made a huge mistake, as Jack starts to become really edgy and demanding, even taking Paul hostage and forcing him to write. With every action, including the murder of the local sheriff, Jack pushes Paul to the limit.
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In “Black Butterfly,” Paul (Banderas), a lonely screenwriter who lives in an isolated cabin, picks up a drifter named Jack (Rhys Meyers) and offers him a place to stay. But Paul soon realizes he’s made a huge mistake, as Jack starts to become really edgy and demanding, even taking Paul hostage and forcing him to write. With every action, including the murder of the local sheriff, Jack pushes Paul to the limit.
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- 3/22/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
Never one to shy away from scene-chewing genre pictures, Antonio Banderas‘ latest role finds him as as a reclusive writer attempting to earn his mojo back with a new screenplay. However, things do not go as planned when Jonathan Rhys Meyers shows up and gets confrontational with the reclusive writer.
Black Butterfly, directed by Brian Goodman (What Doesn’t Kill You), is adapted from the French thriller Papillon Noir and the first trailer has arrived. Also starring Piper Perabo, this one looks to be best consumed on VOD, where it will arrive in May, along with a limited theatrical run. Check out the trailer below, along with the synopsis and poster.
Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter at a diner with a drifter...
Black Butterfly, directed by Brian Goodman (What Doesn’t Kill You), is adapted from the French thriller Papillon Noir and the first trailer has arrived. Also starring Piper Perabo, this one looks to be best consumed on VOD, where it will arrive in May, along with a limited theatrical run. Check out the trailer below, along with the synopsis and poster.
Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter at a diner with a drifter...
- 3/22/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Psychological thriller completes Rome shoot.
Principal photography has wrapped on Ambi’s psychological thriller Black Butterfly, starring Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Piper Perabo.
The movie, directed by Brian Goodman (What Doesn’t Kill You), shot for seven weeks in Rome.
Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s Ambi Group and Silvio Muraglia’s Paradox Studios financed and produced. Executive producers are Mikael Wiren and Alexandra Klim. Marc Frydman is also a producer.
The movie is based on the French film Papillon Noir written by Hervé Korian. Justin Stanley (Stigmata) and Steve Hilts wrote the screenplay.
The thriller centres on Paul (Banderas), a down on his luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter (Rhys Meyers) and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
Principal photography has wrapped on Ambi’s psychological thriller Black Butterfly, starring Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Piper Perabo.
The movie, directed by Brian Goodman (What Doesn’t Kill You), shot for seven weeks in Rome.
Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s Ambi Group and Silvio Muraglia’s Paradox Studios financed and produced. Executive producers are Mikael Wiren and Alexandra Klim. Marc Frydman is also a producer.
The movie is based on the French film Papillon Noir written by Hervé Korian. Justin Stanley (Stigmata) and Steve Hilts wrote the screenplay.
The thriller centres on Paul (Banderas), a down on his luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter (Rhys Meyers) and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
- 5/26/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers are set to co-star in Brian Goodman's psychological thriller "Black Butterfly" for Ambi Group and Paradox Studios.
A remake of the French film "Papillon Noir", Justin Stanley and Steve Hilts are adapting the screenplay about a down-on-his-luck screenwriter (Banderas) who picks up a drifter (Meyers) and offers him a place to stay.
When the deranged stranger takes the screenwriter hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
Andrea Iervolino, Monika Bacardi, Silvio Muraglia and Marc Frydman are producing. Shooting is slated to begin next month in Italy.
Source: Variety...
A remake of the French film "Papillon Noir", Justin Stanley and Steve Hilts are adapting the screenplay about a down-on-his-luck screenwriter (Banderas) who picks up a drifter (Meyers) and offers him a place to stay.
When the deranged stranger takes the screenwriter hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
Andrea Iervolino, Monika Bacardi, Silvio Muraglia and Marc Frydman are producing. Shooting is slated to begin next month in Italy.
Source: Variety...
- 4/15/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Antonia Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers will star in the psychological thriller, which Ambi Distribution will introduce to global buyers in Cannes next month.
Brian Goodman will direct Black Butterfly and Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s (pictured) Ambi Group is financing and producing with Silvio Muraglia’s Paradox Studios and Marc Frydman.
The film is based on the adaptation by Justin Stanley and Steve Hilts of Hervé Korian’s French thriller Papillon Noir.
Principal photography is set to begin next month in Italy on the story about a screenwriter who is forced by a deranged drifter to write, revealing long-buried secrets.
Mikael Wiren and Alexandra Klim serve as executive producers.
Brian Goodman will direct Black Butterfly and Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s (pictured) Ambi Group is financing and producing with Silvio Muraglia’s Paradox Studios and Marc Frydman.
The film is based on the adaptation by Justin Stanley and Steve Hilts of Hervé Korian’s French thriller Papillon Noir.
Principal photography is set to begin next month in Italy on the story about a screenwriter who is forced by a deranged drifter to write, revealing long-buried secrets.
Mikael Wiren and Alexandra Klim serve as executive producers.
- 4/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Nicolas Cage will star in Black Butterfly. The Trespass actor will appear alongside Veronica Ferres in German production group Bavariapool's forthcoming psycho thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cage will play Paul, a reclusive author who befriends a drifter called Jack, with deadly consequences. The film is the first English-language project from Bavariapool. It is based on the French TV movie Papillon Noir, which starred Stephane Freiss and former footballer Eric Cantona as Jack. (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Nicolas Cage will star in Black Butterfly. The Trespass actor will appear alongside Veronica Ferres in German production group Bavariapool's forthcoming psycho thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cage will play Paul, a reclusive author who befriends a drifter called Jack, with deadly consequences. The film is the first English-language project from Bavariapool. It is based on the French TV movie Papillon Noir, which starred Stephane Freiss and former footballer Eric Cantona as Jack. (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Nicolas Cage and German actress Veronica Ferres are attached to star in the $13 million English-language psycho-thriller "Black Butterfly" at Bavariapool, Paradox Entertainment and Hyde Park says The Hollywood Reporter.
Cage will play a reclusive author who befriends a drifter with fatal consequences. The film is based on the French TV thriller "Papillon Noir" which starred Stephane Freiss and Eric Cantona.
Brian Goodman ("What Doesn't Kill You") will direct. Shooting kicks off early 2012 in eastern Germany.
Cage will play a reclusive author who befriends a drifter with fatal consequences. The film is based on the French TV thriller "Papillon Noir" which starred Stephane Freiss and Eric Cantona.
Brian Goodman ("What Doesn't Kill You") will direct. Shooting kicks off early 2012 in eastern Germany.
- 10/18/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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- 10/18/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
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