Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden Lieberher And Adam Driver Star In Thrilling New Trailer For MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

Kirsten Dunst, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Michael Shannon, Jaeden Lieberher and Jeff Nichols Weltpremiere MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, Berlinale 2016

Jeff Nichols’ must-see MIDNIGHT SPECIAL had its World Premiere in Berlin on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival .

Peter Debruge (Variety) says in his Berlin film review, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL “puts an original spin on the road movie, ending with a spectacular sci-fi finale on par with Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”

A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, it follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend.

What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose, whatever that might be and whatever it costs, in a story that takes audiences on a perilous journey from Texas to the Florida coast, while exploring the bonds of love and trust, and the nature of faith.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL stars Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (“99 Homes,” “Revolutionary Road”), Joel Edgerton (“Black Mass”), Kirsten Dunst (TV’s “Fargo”), Adam Driver (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), Jaeden Lieberher (“St. Vincent”) and Oscar nominee Sam Shepard (“The Right Stuff,” “August Osage County”).

Jeff Nichols (“Mud,” “Take Shelter”) directed the film from his own screenplay. It is produced by Oscar nominee Sarah Green (“The Tree of Life,” “Mud”) and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (the “Insidious” films, “Sinister”), who previously collaborated with Nichols on his critically acclaimed thriller TAKE SHELTER.

Also reuniting with Nichols behind the scenes were director of photography Adam Stone (“Mud,” “Take Shelter”), production designer Chad Keith (“Take Shelter”) and editor Julie Monroe (“Mud”).

David Wingo (MUD, TAKE SHELTER, MAGGIE) composed the brilliant score.

The film opens on March 18, 2016.

Visit the official site: midnightspecialmovie.com

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL has been rated PG-13 for some action and violence.