Whalefall in Theaters With Sync Commentary via TheaterEars
The free Director's Experience track features Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus and editor Pietro Scalia, synced to the film through a smartphone app.
Whalefall is now playing in theaters with a synchronized commentary track offered through TheaterEars' Director's Experience, according to comingsoon.net. The free audio commentary runs in theaters across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada through a smartphone app that syncs to the film's audio.
The track features writer, director and producer Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus, who wrote the source material, and editor Pietro Scalia. Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Elisabeth Shue and John Ortiz are among the cast.
In the commentary, the three discuss the film's development as an adaptation, how certain scenes were shot, and the practical sets built for the production, including the sperm whale's stomach.
Earlier run and box office
Whalefall opened in theaters during the spooky season period and drew positive reviews. Its opening weekend brought in about $17.5 million globally against a $60 million budget, below industry analysts' projections.
Speculation has attributed the soft opening to competition from a wave of horror releases and audience preference for more conventional horror films.
Quick answers
How can I listen to the Whalefall commentary?
The Director's Experience track is free and plays through the TheaterEars smartphone app, which syncs to the film's audio in theaters.
Where is the commentary available?
It works in theaters across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Who appears on the commentary?
Writer, director and producer Brian Duffield, author Daniel Kraus and editor Pietro Scalia.