The Brigands of Rattlecreek is an upcoming thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who is also serving as Jury President at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—making history as the first South Korean to lead the main competition panel. Alongside his festival duties, the director is assembling a high-profile cast for his next project, reportedly bringing on board Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei.
Cast and crew details
The film features a screenplay by S. Craig Zahler, with international sales handled by 193, a Legendary company led by Patrick Wachsberger. Park will also produce under his banner Moho Film, alongside Bradley Fischer. Executive producers include Back Jisun, Mike Medavoy, and Georgia Kacandes.
Story overview
Set in a Western backdrop, the film centers on a sheriff and a doctor who team up to seek revenge against a group of bandits terrorizing a small town. The criminals exploit violent thunderstorms to instill fear and rob unsuspecting residents. The narrative is expected to blend Park Chan-wook’s signature themes—revenge, morality, and violence—with emotional layers of family and camaraderie.
Development background
Matthew McConaughey has been attached to the project since as early as 2019, when it was initially acquired by Amazon. Over time, the cast expanded to include Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei—the latter reuniting with Park after their collaboration on Decision to Leave.
With a strong ensemble and a director known for visually striking, emotionally intense storytelling, The Brigands of Rattlecreek is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated international thrillers in development.