What is known about the production of High-Rise?

"High-Rise," a drama released in 2015, was directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Tom Hiddleston, Elisabeth Moss. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Recorded Picture Company, HanWay Films, Film4 Productions produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:

Development: British producer Jeremy Thomas had wanted to make a film adaptation of J.
Filming & Locations: Principal photography began in July 2014 in Belfast, primarily in the seaside resort town of Bangor, County Down.

What were the major cost factors in High-Rise?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "High-Rise."

Development: Development is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.

High-Rise Box Office Performance

"High-Rise" earned $4,289,074 worldwide at the box office.

High-Rise Production History

British producer Jeremy Thomas had wanted to make a film adaptation of J. G. Ballard's High-Rise since the 1970s.

Principal photography began in July 2014 in Belfast, primarily in the seaside resort town of Bangor, County Down. On 3 July 2014, Wheatley tweeted pictures of the set. On 6 August 2014, Hiddleston tweeted a photograph of himself from the set seen in character as Laing, together with Wheatley, Evans and director of photography Laurie Rose.

Critical Reception

Tim Robey of The Telegraph awarded High-Rise 4 out of 5 stars, praising the brutality and dark comedy. IGN awarded it a score of 7.0 out of 10, saying "Enjoyably dark and disturbing adaptation of one of J.G. Ballard's best." Kate Wilson of Varsity gave the film a 5-star review, calling it a "masterpiece." In a review for Architects' Journal, Laura Mark was impressed by the "fantastic" visuals but noted that it lacked plot. Mark also stated that the dystopia portrayed reflected current concerns regarding gentrification and division. Others have noted the film's nostalgia for 1970s aesthetics.