“It’s an incredibly anticipated event in the lives of these Italian-Americans.
The family’s parents are played byFrank GrilloandNaomi Watts.
She is the heart of the film, Naomi.”
This Is the Night.Credit: Blumhouse Productions
Jonah Hauer-King plays the couple’s older son while Lucius Hoyos is his younger sibling.
“You couldn’t find that in Staten Island in 1982.
The younger son has been madly in love with the local mob boss’s daughter, who seems unobtainable.
This Is the Night.Blumhouse Productions
DeMonaco is best known for his involvement inThe Purgefranchise.
“I’ve always had this idea in my mind abut the opening ofRocky IIIon Staten Island.
DeMonaco shotThis Is the Nightin (where else?)
Director James DeMonaco on the set of This Is the Night.KC Bailey/Blumhouse Productions
“Where the boys are walking was right where I grew up walking,” says the director.
It was great to go back there.
It was cool.”
I don’t think we can replicate that experience at home.
I just don’t think we can, no matter how hard we try.”
I’m like, okay, that’s all I need to know.
I think it was 40 feet high."
This Is the Nightcostars River Alexander, Chase Vacnin, and Method Man, among others.
The film is available to rent or own on digital starting Tuesday.
Watch the trailer forThis Is the Nightabove.
