Definitely not a film for everyone but a must-see for anyone looking to throw themselves into the psyche of the disturbed (count me in!).
Session 9 (2001)
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Reviews Counted:64
Fresh:39
Rotten:25
Average Rating:6.2/10
Consensus: Relying more on atmosphere than gore, Session 9 is effectively creepy.
Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language and brief strong violence
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Theatrical Release:Aug 10, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Brad Anderson's SESSION 9 is a thrilling psychological horror film that uses a haunting backdrop to weave a tale of deep terror. Called in to remove asbestos from the imposing, soon-to-be-renovated... Brad Anderson's SESSION 9 is a thrilling psychological horror film that uses a haunting backdrop to weave a tale of deep terror. Called in to remove asbestos from the imposing, soon-to-be-renovated Danvers State Mental Hospital, the employees of the Hazmat Elimination Company are unprepared for what they're about to step into. The workers--Gordon (Peter Mullan), the troubled owner who has a wife and baby that he desperately needs to support; Phil (David Caruso), a crew chief who mourns his lost girlfriend by smoking marijuana; Hank (Josh Lucas), the cocky gambler who stole Phil's woman; Mike (Stephen Gevedon), a privileged law student who is fascinated with the hospital's history; and Jeff (Brendan Sexton III), Gordon's naïve nephew--begin to unravel and give in to their own inner fears as the hospital wreaks havoc on their fragile mental states. As the week wears on, the disappearance of Hank brings the tension to a boil, resulting in a shocking series of events that only add to the creepy hospital's legend. With SESSION 9, Anderson proves that he is an immensely talented director who has the ability to work in a variety of genres and keep his deeply personal vision intact. [More]
Starring: Peter Mullan, David Caruso, Joshua Lucas, Brendan Sexton
Starring: Peter Mullan, David Caruso, Joshua Lucas, Brendan Sexton, Stephen Gevedon, Paul Guilfoyle, Larry Fessenden
Director: Brad Anderson
Director: Brad Anderson
Screenwriter: Brad Anderson, Stephen Gevedon
Producer: David Collins, Dorothy Aufiero, Michael Williams
Studio: USA Films
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Reviews for Session 9
Toying with the fright potential of an actual defunct and eerie woodland mental hospital, Session 9 is maybe a little Blair Witch Project, but mostly Boy, Interrupted.
It is scary, doesn’t use cheap tricks and raises goose bumps with its intelligently rendered, subtle horror.
Anderson knew a location in need of a horror film when he spotted one.
A scary tale that's more about the demons within than the devils without.
A real summer winner, with a lot more punch than that Blair Witch craziness from two summers ago.
A rewarding experience with some flaws, but it stands head and shoulders above most of what we see in the genre.
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