'Road house' (2024)

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The original 1989 film "Road House" and the upcoming 2024 reboot. 

Original Film: "Road House" (1989) 

  • Director: Rowdy Herrington 

  • Screenplay: David Lee Henry (story and screenplay), Hilary Henkin (screenplay) 

  • Producers: Joel Silver 

  • Starring

  • Patrick Swayze as James Dalton (the cooler at the roadside bar) 

  • Kelly Lynch as Dr. Elizabeth "Doc" Clay (Dalton's love interest) 

  • Sam Elliott as Wade Garrett (Dalton's mentor and friend) 

  • Ben Gazzara as Brad Wesley (the corrupt businessman) 

  • Budget: $15 million 

  • Box Office: Grossed $30 million in the United States and Canada, with a worldwide total of $61 million2 7

  • Rotten Tomatoes: Has a rating of 41% based on 46 reviews, with an average rating of 5.30/102

  • Plot Summary

  • James Dalton, a professional bouncer, takes over security at the Double Deuce, a dilapidated club in Jasper, Missouri. His mission is to tackle endemic violence and rough customers. 

  • The town is controlled by crime lord Brad Wesley, who uses bribery and intimidation. 

  • Dalton befriends Dr. Elizabeth Clay and faces off against Wesley's henchmen. 

  • Fun Fact: The film has become a cult classic and is beloved by fans of Patrick Swayze. 

Reboot: "Road House" (2024) 

  • Director: Doug Liman 

  • Screenplay: Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry 

  • Starring

  • Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton (ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer) 

  • Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor (in his feature film debut), J. D. Pardo, Arturo Castro, and Billy Magnussen 

  • Budget: Amazon Studios offered two choices to the filmmakers: $60 million for a theatrical release or $85 million for streaming. They chose the latter9

  • Release Date: Set to be released on Prime Video on March 21, 202414

  • Plot Teaser

  • Ex-UFC fighter Dalton becomes a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that paradise is not what it seems. 

  • Rotten Tomatoes (as of now): An impressive 76% based on 25 reviews4

Source(s) 

1. Road House (1989 film) - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_House_%281989_film%29  

2. Road House (1989) - Financial Information - The Numbers - https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Road-House  

3. 'Road House' Skipped Theaters for a Bigger Budget - IndieWire - https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/road-house-skipped-theaters-more-money-1234954013/  

4. Road House (2024 film) - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_House_%282024_film%29  

5. Road House remake lands fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating after first reviews - https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a60172612/road-house-rotten-tomatoes/  

6. Road House | Rotten Tomatoes - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/road_house  

7. The New Road House Movie's Positive Reviews Are A Miracle After Last ... - https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/the-new-road-house-movies-positive-reviews-are-a-miracle-after-last-years-32-year-old-remake-failure/ar-BB1jZefu  

8. Road House | Rotten Tomatoes - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1017666-road_house  

9. Road House / Budget https://bing.com/search?q=Roadhouse+movie+budget  

10. Road House: The Long Journey to Reboot a Martial Arts Cult Classic https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/road-house-reboot-martial-arts-cult-classic/  

11. 'Road House' Remake: Poster Pays Homage to 1989 Film With Multiple ... https://popculture.com/streaming/news/road-house-remake-poster-pays-homage-1989-film-multiple-easter-eggs/  

12. Road House / Cast https://bing.com/search?q=Roadhouse+movie+cast  

13. Road House (1989) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098206/fullcredits  

14. 'Road House' 2024 Movie: Trailer, Cast, Release Date and Details - TODAY https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/road-house-cast-trailer-release-date-rcna135569  

15. Road House / Gross revenue https://bing.com/search?q=Roadhouse+movie+box+office  

16. Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Road House' Remake Gets Green Light at ... - Variety https://variety.com/2022/film/news/jake-gyllenhaal-road-house-movie-amazon-1235331211/  

17. Road House Remake's Release Decision Looks Even Worse After $120 ... https://screenrant.com/road-house-remake-streaming-release-mistake-beekeeper/  

18. Road House (1989) - IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098206/  

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