Warning (2021 film)

2021 film by Agata Alexander

Warning

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Agata Alexander
Written by|

* Agata Alexander
* Rob Michaelson
* Jason Kaye

Produced by|

* Cybill Lui
* Stanislaw Dziedzic

Starring|

* Alex Pettyfer
* Alice Eve
* Annabel Mullion
* Annabelle Wallis
* Benedict Samuel
* Charlotte Le Bon
* Garance Marillier
* Kylie Bunbury
* Patrick Schwarzenegger
* Rupert Everett
* Thomas Jane
* Tomasz Kot
* Toni Garrn
* James D’Arcy

Cinematography| Jakub Kijowski
Edited by|

* Nikodem Chabior
* Cam Mclauchlin

Music by| Gregory Tripi

Production
companies

* Grindstone Entertainment Group
* Anova Pictures
* Film Produkcja
* Studio Mao
* Lost Lane Entertainment
* Particular Crowd
* Needle's Eye Entertainment

Distributed by| Lionsgate

Release date

* October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13) (Sitges)

Running time

| 85 minutes
Countries|

* United States
* Poland

Language| English
Box office| $188,173[1]

Warning is a 2021 science fiction thriller film directed by Agata Alexander in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alexander, Jason Kaye and Rob Michaelson. It stars Alex Pettyfer, Alice Eve, Annabelle Wallis, Benedict Samuel, Charlotte Le Bon, Thomas Jane, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rupert Everett, Tomasz Kot, Kylie Bunbury and Garance Marillier. The film premiered at the 2021 Sitges Film Festival.[2]

## Synopsis

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"Set in the not-too-distant future, this intense sci-fi thriller explores the repercussions that humanity faces when omniscient technology becomes a substitute for human contact. But life begins to unravel when a meteor shower and a global storm causes electronics to go haywire, leading to terrifying, deadly consequences."[3][4]

## Cast

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* Alex Pettyfer as Liam
* Alice Eve as Claire
* Annabel Mullion as Dora
* Annabelle Wallis as Nina
* Benedict Samuel as Vincent
* Charlotte Le Bon as Charlotte
* Garance Marillier as Magda
* Kylie Bunbury as Anna
* Patrick Schwarzenegger as Ben
* Rupert Everett as Charlie
* Thomas Jane as David
* Tomasz Kot as Brian
* Toni Garrn as Olivia
* Richard Pettyfer as Ron
* James D’Arcy as the voice of God

## Production

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In September 2018, it was announced James D'Arcy, Laura Harrier, Mena Massoud, Alex Pettyfer, Charlotte Le Bon, Lana Condor and Benedict Samuel would star in the film, with Agata Alexander directing from a screenplay by herself, Jason Kaye and Rob Michaelson. Cybill Lui will produce under her Anova Pictures banner.[5][6][7] In October 2018, Alice Eve joined the cast of the film.[8] In November 2018, Annabelle Wallis joined the cast of the film.[9] In February 2019, Raúl Castillo and Thomas Jane joined the cast of the film.[10] In March 2019, it was announced Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rupert Everett, Tomasz Kot, Kylie Bunbury and Garance Marillier had joined the cast of the film.[11] In April 2019, Toni Garrn, Annabel Mullion and Richard Pettyfer joined the cast of the film.[12]

Principal photography began on March 13, 2019.[13]

## Reception

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### Critical response

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On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Warning holds an approval rating of 30% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10."[4] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 53 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[14]

### Box office

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As of April 7, 2024, Warning grossed $188,173 in United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Warning". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
2. ^ "Warning". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
3. ^ "Warning (2021) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
4. ^ a b "Warning". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
5. ^ McNary, Dave (September 5, 2018). "James D'Arcy, Laura Harrier, Mena Massoud to Star in Sci-Fi 'Warning' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
6. ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 8, 2018). "Toronto: Alex Pettyfer, Charlotte Le Bon Board Sci-Fi 'Warning'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
7. ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (September 10, 2018). "Lana Condor And Benedict Samuel Join Cast Of Sci-Fi Thriller 'Warning' – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
8. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 31, 2018). "Alice Eve Joins Laura Harrier, Alex Pettyfer, Lana Condor, Mena Massoud In Anthology Sci-Fi Thriller 'Warning' — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
9. ^ Ritman, Alex (November 1, 2018). "Annabelle Wallis Joins Sci-Fi Thriller 'Warning' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
10. ^ Ritman, Alex (February 6, 2019). "Berlin: Thomas Jane and Raul Castillo Board 'Warning' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 27, 2019). "'Warning': Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rupert Everett, Tomasz Kot, Kylie Bunbury & Garance Marallier Join Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
12. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 9, 2019). "'Warning': Toni Garrn, Annabel Mullion & Richard Pettyfer Join Thriller With Annabelle Wallis, Alex Pettyfer, Alice Eve". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
13. ^ Dalton, Ben (March 27, 2019). "Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rupert Everett among new cast for sci-fi 'Warning'". Screen International. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
14. ^ "Warning Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

## External links

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* Warning at IMDb