Cold in July is a crime thriller movie released in 2014. It is directed by Jim Mickle and based on the novel of the same name by Joe R. Lansdale.
The movie stars Michael C. Hall as Richard Dane, an ordinary family man who shoots an intruder in his house one night. His act is considered heroic, but soon he gets the feeling that things are not as they seem. When the burglar's father, Ben Russell (played by Sam Shepard), arrives in town, Richard realizes that he has opened a pandora's box of trouble.
Ben is a tough ex-con who is out for revenge, and he is not alone. He has his right-hand man, a scar-faced killer named Freddy (played by Wyatt Russell), who is just as dangerous as him.
As Richard's world spirals out of control, he teams up with a private investigator named Jim Bob (played by Don Johnson) to uncover the truth behind the burglary and the motives of Ben and Freddy. The trio's investigation leads them to a web of corruption, violence, and blackmail that puts their lives in danger.
The movie is set in the 1980s and has a gritty, noirish feel to it. It explores themes of vengeance, family, and the consequences of one's actions. With strong performances from the cast and an unpredictable plot, Cold in July is a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.