Reptile is a 2023 American crime thriller film directed by Grant Singer in his feature-film directorial debut and co-written by Singer, Benjamin Brewer, and Benicio del Toro. The film stars del Toro as Detective Tom Nichols, who investigates the brutal murder of a young real estate agent in a small Maine town. Justin Timberlake stars as Will Grady, the victim’s boyfriend and a successful real estate agent whose seemingly perfect life is thrown into question as the investigation uncovers secrets surrounding the murder. Alicia Silverstone, Eric Bogosian, Ato Essandoh, Domenick Lombardozzi, and Michael Pitt also star. Reptile was released in select theaters on September 22, 2023, before its Netflix release on September 29.
SYNOPSIS
When young real estate agent Summer Elswick is found brutally murdered in a home she was selling, Detective Tom Nichols is assigned to investigate the case. Summer’s boyfriend, Will Grady, becomes a central figure in the investigation as Tom begins examining the people closest to her and the circumstances surrounding her death. As Tom and his partner, Dan Cleary, dig deeper, they uncover a complicated web of relationships, hidden secrets, and suspicious connections within the quiet Maine community. Will’s family, Summer’s estranged husband, and others connected to the case all come under scrutiny as the investigation takes increasingly unsettling turns. As Tom continues searching for the truth, he begins to question not only the people involved in the murder but also the integrity of those around him.
DIRECTOR: Grant Singer
PRODUCERS: Steven Brown, Benicio Del Toro
SCREENWRITERS: Grant Singer, Benjamin Brewer, Benicio Del Toro
ROLE: Justin Timberlake as Will Grady
STARS: Benicio Del Toro, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt
GENRES: Crime, Drama, Mystery
RELEASED: September 22, 2023 (Theaters)
STREAMING PLATFORM: Netflix (September 29, 2023)
RUNTIME: 2 hours 14 minutes
LINKS: IMDb | Netflix | Wikipedia