Today we scored the first pic from the set of MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, the Ryuhei Kitamura-directed adaptation of Clive Barker’s story. Intriguingly enough, the still is of those two (I think Kitamura is telling Barker to “get over there and push the camera-dolly”). It’s cool to see that Clive is actively involved…
In addition, we’ve got the official synopsis, as well as a full cast and crew list. I did not think people involved with SCHINDLER’S LIST, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, and ALL THE PRETTY HORSES would be involved with this, so you can expect some prestige to go along with your blood and “meat.” Read on for the whole enchilada.
Next stop, death.
When his latest body of work – provocative, nighttime studies of the city and its inhabitants — earns struggling photographer Leon Kaufman (Bradley Cooper) interest from a prominent art gallerist (Brooke Shields), she propels him to get grittier and show the darker side of humanity for his upcoming debut at her downtown art space.
Believing he’s finally on track for success, Leon’s obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer, Mahogany (Vinnie Jones), the subway murderer who stalks late-night commuters — ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways imaginable.
With his concerned girlfriend Maya (Leslie Bibb) fearing for his life, Leon’s relentless fascination with Mahogany lures him further and further into the bowels of the subways and ultimately into an abyss of pure evil – inadvertently pulling Maya right along with him.
The horror thriller, “Midnight Meat Train” stars Bradley Cooper (“The Wedding Crashers,” TV’s “Alias,”), Vinnie Jones (“X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Snatch”), Brooke Shields (“Nip/Tuck”), and Leslie Bibb (the upcoming “Trick ‘r Treat,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”).
Also starring are Roger Bart (“Hostel: Part II,” TV’s “Desperate Housewives”), Peter Jacobson (“Good Night, and Good Luck”), Barbara Eve Harris (TV’s “Prison Break”), and UFC mixed martial arts fighter Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson.
“Midnight Meat Train” is directed by critically acclaimed Japanese director Ryuhei Kitamura (“Versus,” “Azumi,” “Sky High”) in his American debut, and based on legendary horror writer Clive Barker’s popular, eponymous short story from his classic Books of Blood collection. The screenplay was adapted by Jeff Buhler.
Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Richard Wright and Eric Reid are producing the film with David Rubin serving as executive producer, and Beth DePatie co-producing. The director of photography is Jonathan Sela (2006’s “The Omen”). Production designer is Clark Hunter (“The Astronaut Farmer,” “All the Pretty Horses”). Costume designer is Christopher Lawrence (“Crank,” “S.W.A.T.”). Special makeup effects are being created by Oscar® winner Matthew Mungle (“Dracula,” “Schindler’s List”).
“Midnight Meat Train” is a production of Lakeshore Entertainment and will be released in North America by Lionsgate.
About Lakeshore Entertainment: Founded in 1994 by Chairman and CEO Tom Rosenberg, Lakeshore is the Academy Award® winning producer of “Million Dollar Baby” and producer of such hits as the “Underworld” franchise, “Exorcism of Emily Rose,” “Crank,” “She’s the Man,” “Runaway Bride” and “Arlington Road.”