There haven’t been many films this year that have excited us, scared us, scarred us and had us just completely captivated, as S. Craig Zahler’s Brawl in Cell Block 99. So needless to say, we were pretty pleased when we had the chance to meet the man himself, alongside his towering leading man, Vince Vaughn.
We spoke to the pair about the film’s unrelenting commitment to brutality and violence, and whether or not Vince Vaughn really beat the crap out of that car. We speak about how important Vaughn’s height is to the role, and how well depicted the romantic narrative is within this unforgettable thriller. We also discuss the pair’s forthcoming project Dragged Across Concrete, where they collaborate yet again.
Watch the full interview below…
Synopsis
A former boxer loses his job as an auto mechanic, and his troubled marriage is about to expire. At this crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work as a drug courier. He soon finds himself in a gunfight between police officers and his own ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is released on October 20th – you can read our 5* review of the film here.
