🧠 Plot Summary
Crave centers on Aiden, a solitary crime scene photographer in Detroit, portrayed by Josh Lawson. Exposed daily to the city's violence and decay, Aiden retreats into vivid fantasies where he envisions himself as a vigilante hero. His internal struggle intensifies when he becomes involved with Virginia (played by Emma Lung), a young woman entangled in her own troubled relationship. As their connection deepens, Aiden's grip on reality weakens, leading him down a perilous path where his fantasies begin to manifest dangerously in the real world.
🎥 Production Insights
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Inspiration: Director Charles de Lauzirika conceived Crave while working on an adaptation of a Philip K. Dick story. Encouraged to undertake a smaller project first, he collaborated with Robert Lawton to develop this film, describing it as a blend of "Travis Bickle meets Walter Mitty."
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Filming Location: Originally intended to be set in New York City, the production moved to Detroit to take advantage of Michigan's tax incentives.
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Filming Period: Late 2009
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Notable Challenges: A planned scene on the Detroit People Mover was canceled due to concerns over the film's violent and sexual content.