Assassination Nation is a 2018 American black comedy thriller film written and directed by Sam Levinson. It stars an ensemble cast led by Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef and Abra. The film takes place in the fictional town of Salem, which devolves into chaos and violence after a computer hacker discovers and leaks personal secrets about many of its residents. Development of the film began in October 2016, when it was announced as the independent label Foxtail Entertainment's first project. Casting announcements were made throughout 2017 and principal photography commenced in March 2017 and took place in New Orleans. Months later, Neon acquired the film rights with the Russo Brothers's AGBO. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on September 21, 2018, by Neon and AGBO in association with Refinery29.
| Director | Sam Levinson |
| Produced by | Manu Gargi, Aaron L. Gilbert, Anita Gou, David S. Goyer, Matthew J. Malek, Kevin Turen |
| Writer(s) | Sam Levinson |
| Starring | Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, Abra, Anika Noni Rose, Colman Domingo, Maude Apatow, Bill Skarsgård, Joel McHale, Bella Thorne |
| Music | Ian Hultquist |
| Cinematography | Marcell Rév |
| Edited by | Ron Patane |
| Distributed by | Neon, Gozie Agbo, Refinery29 |
| Released | January 21, 2018 (Sundance), September 21, 2018 (United States) |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million |
| Box office | $2.9 million |
About Assassination Nation
Written and directed by Sam Levinson, the film follows the people of the town of Salem who turn on one another after a malicious data hack results in exposed secrets.
Achievement of Assassination Nation
The movie had its premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. David S. Goyer served as one of the producers.
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Latest information about Assassination Nation updated on July 28 2021.
