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April 16, 2014

The “tense, gripping, gruesome” COLD IN JULY gets a trailer & a movie poster

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Not only was the official poster for Cold in July revealed yesterday by Entertainment Weekly but the trailer was released today.

On May 20 in commemoration of the movie’s general release, Tachyon delivers the official movie tie-in edition of the original novel, complete with an introduction by director Jim Mickle and an afterword by Joe R. Lansdale, his ownself.

The movie tie-in edition of Cold in July will be available from all finer outlets on May 20.

Cold in July the movie, starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Sam Shepard (Black Hawk Down), and Don Johnson (Miami Vice), hits theaters and VOD on May 23.

Cover design by Elizabeth Story

April 9, 2014

Final book cover for the Tachyon edition of Joe R. Lansdale’s classic Texas noir COLD IN JULY

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The movie tie-in edition of Cold in July, complete with an introduction from the film’s director Jim Mickle and an all new afterword by Joe R. Lansdale, will be available from all finer outlets on May 20.

Cold in July the movie, starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Sam Shepard (Black Hawk Down), and Don Johnson (Miami Vice), hits theaters on May 23.

For more info on Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover design by Elizabeth Story

March 14, 2014

We’re giving away the movie tie-in edition of Joe R. Lansdale’s classic Texas noir COLD IN JULY

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With the aide of the fine folks at Goodreads, we’re giving away an advanced reader’s copy (ARC) of the movie tie-in edition of Joe R. Lansdale’s classic Texas noir Cold in July.

A shocking crime mystery to chill the even the warmest summer’s night, this gritty Texan thriller inspired the 2014 major motion picture Cold in July, featuring Michael C. Hall (Dexter) Sam Shepard (Black Hawk Down), and Don Johnson (Miami Vice).

Richard Dane has killed a man. Everyone in the small town of LaBorde, Texas knows Dane acted in self defense — everyone except Ben Russel, the father of the criminal who invaded Dane’s home.

When Russel comes looking for revenge against Dane’s family, the two fathers are unexpectedly drawn into a conspiracy that conceals the vilest of crimes. Surrounded by police corruption, mafia deception, and underworld brutality, Dane, Russel, and eccentric PI Jim Bob Luke have discovered a game they may not survive.

Complete with an introduction from the movie’s director Jim Mickle and a new afterword by the author.

“Reading Cold in July is like riding a rocket. As you roar off into Lansdale’s disturbing vision of the world, it bucks and turns under you, constantly swerving in unexpected directions. And you’d better not plan on doing anything else until the ride is over.
—Lewis Shiner

“Cold in July is more than a novel of detection; it is an odyssey into the dark recesses of the human psyche and those who follow it cannot come away unchanged.”
—Loren D. Estleman

“I can’t think of a more remarkable suspense novel in the past few years. Cold in July has it all — a story you haven’t read before, characters who linger in the mind, and surprise piled on surprise. This is the kind of book other writers talk about enviously.”
—Ed Gorman

For more info on Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 30, 2014

Alec Checkerfield Uncategorized cold in july, crime, jim mickle, joe lansdale, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael C. Hall, movie tie-in, mystery, park city television, review, sundance

Sundance Movie Review 2014: Cold in July from Park City Television including person on the street comments about director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel.

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

This July in commemoration of the movie’s general release, Tachyon delivers the official movie tie-in edition of the original novel, complete with an introduction by director Jim Mickle and an afterword by Joe R. Lansdale, his ownself.

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

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January 23, 2014

A “superior piece of Texas pulp fiction” and other observations about COLD IN JULY

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The accolades for Cold In July, director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel, just keep coming.

“The spirits of 1980s genre maestros like John Carpenter, Walter Hill and William Lustig hover strongly over Jim Mickle’s ‘Cold in July,’ a superior piece of Texas pulp fiction that starts out like a house on fire, sags a bit in the middle, then rallies for an exuberantly bloody finish.” (Variety)

“’Cold in July’ is tense, gripping, gruesome, often hilarious, brilliantly engineered and highly satisfying.” (Salon)

“Cold in July is just another log on the fire that is Mickle’s career and it’s burning brighter than ever.” (BC)

“A modern portrayal of a the buddy action film gone by, with some great tension and lovely performances.” (ScreenCrave)

“[A] tense, violent, multi-layered noir thriller with great big doses of humor, unexpected twists and turns, and bursts of spontaneous violence, amazing performances and a kickass John Carpenter-esque score.” (St. George & So. UT Independent)

“Stylish, intense, and at times blackly comic, July is a slickly executed criminal morality play.” (J.B. Spins)

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 22, 2014

More COLD IN JULY love from Sundance & a BIG announcement

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More great reviews and a BIG announcement litter the latest news from Sundance following the premiere of Cold In July, director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel.

First the news, courtesy of Deadline.

IFC is closing a deal for Cold In July, the Jim Mickle-directed drama that stars Dexter‘s Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson and Vinessa Shaw. I’m hearing the deal is in the vicinity of $2 million for North American rights, with WME Global negotiating.

Reviews keep coming:

“exploitation cinema that kills and caresses in equal measure” (Hitfix)

“thrillingly unpredictable” (Collider)

“unusually absorbing and memorable” (Indiewire)

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

This July, in commemoration of the movie’s general release, Tachyon delivers the official movie tie-in edition of the original novel, complete with an introduction by director Jim Mickle and an afterword by Joe R. Lansdale, his ownself.

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 20, 2014

COLD IN JULY is the most purely-entertaining film of this year’s Sundance

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Cold In July, director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel, premiered Saturday night at the Sundance Film Festival and quickly received an abundance of excellent reviews.

“Certainly, COLD IN JULY is the most purely-entertaining film this year’s edition of the fest has yet to offer, and action fans will have a field day with this.” (JoBlo)
“Mickle’s bracing sense of style and cinematographer Ryan Samul’s moody visuals keep it gripping until the final bullet is fired.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Mickle and his team do some remarkably confident work here.” (Film Threat)
“Director Jim Mickle and his writing partner Nick Damici once again prove that ‘genre filmmaking’ is nothing to apologize for.” (The Salt Lake Tribune)
“The flick looks great, the score is nice and big and it’s unlike anything I’ve seen, so it wins points all around.” (Ain’t It Cool News)

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 17, 2014

A frenzy erupts around COLD IN JULY

Alec Checkerfield Uncategorized cold in july, crime, jim mickle, Joe R. Lansdale, kasey lansdale, movie, movie tie-in, mystery, sundance, wyatt russell

Excitement around the Sundance premiere of Cold In July, director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel, is mounting.

“may spark a frenzy” (Hollywood Reporter)
“should sell big” (Indie Wire)
“not to miss” (Female First)
one “of the most buzzed-about films” (Crushable)
one of the “Fest films with highest wanna-see from buyers” (Deadline)

Paper included Wyatt Russell, who plays a short but vital role in Cold In July, among their “10 Sundance Faces Destined For Greatness.”

The Boropulse profiles Kasey Lansdale and her musical contributions to the movie.

TV Guide interviews Jim Mickle about Cold In July.

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 8, 2014

Jim Mickle is ready to unleash his adaptation of Joe R. Lansdale’s bristly thriller COLD IN JULY

Alec Checkerfield Uncategorized cold in july, crime, hollywood reporter, jim mickle, Joe R. Lansdale, matt patches, movie tie-in, mystery, sundance

As part of The Hollywood Reporter coverage of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Matt Patches profiles Cold In July, director Jim Mickle’s film adaptation of the Joe R. Lansdale novel.

Mickle’s Mission for Cold in July: Hearing Mickle describe his latest film, his enthusiasm stems from swinging his stylistic pendulum in a completely opposite direction. “If We Are was a feminist horror story, this is a look at masculinity, being a contemporary man and what that means. [It’s] dominated by dude themes. But pacing-wise it’s totally different – it starts with a bang and moves quickly. It was fun to come to something like this after coming from something so precise.”

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

January 3, 2014

Special post-Sundance screening of COLD IN JULY

Alec Checkerfield Uncategorized crime, houston, jim mickle, Joe R. Lansdale, movie, movie tie-in, mystery, screening, sundance

One week following the movie’s world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Houston plays host to the special January 30 Sundance Film Festival USA screening of Cold In July.

Director Jim Mickle and the original novel’s author Joe R. Lansdale will be in attendance.

(Michael C. Hall in a scene from Cold in July)

For more info on the book Cold In July, visit the Tachyon page.

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