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Session 9 [2001]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Few things are more sure-fire creepy than huge abandoned buildings, and Session 9 has one of the eeriest buildings you've ever seen. A hazardous-materials-cleanup company has been hired to eliminate asbestos tiles and other toxic material from a gigantic mental hospital that had been shut down in the 1980s. But as one member of the team starts to nose into old files in the office, he uncovers a series of tape recordings of psychiatric sessions--nine of them--related to a notorious sexual abuse case. Soon, toxic materials and dark spirits start to merge. Like The Blair Witch Project (and most horror movies, really), Session 9 is longer on atmosphere and dream logic than story--but the atmosphere is effectively unsettling. A strong cast (including Peter Mullan, David Caruso, and Brendan Sexton III) do an effective job of slowly cracking under stress and evil influences. --Bret Fetzer
One of my all time faves!
Review date: 2008-10-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
I can't believe I haven't written about this movie yet, I've had it in my collection for years. This is by far the best budget movie I've ever seen. I watched it again just this week!
This movie is about a clean-up crew specialising in the removal of old hazardous materials from buildings. It's set in an old Psychiatric hospital called Danvers, a remarkable bat-shaped building designed for the treatment and well-being of it's inmates.
As previous reviewers state, this movie may seem a tad slow to some people but this is a movie you have to pay attention to. The atmosphere is excellent set in the Danvers State Hospital, Massachusetts (which is sadly no more, having pulled down most of the buildings leaving only the main bulk at the centre of the batwing complex intact for very expensive 'luxury' apartments. What a scandal!)
The acting is very strong with each of the characters contributing very well to the plot and the tension is beautifully paced.
The setting for this movie is what makes it for me, they really didn't have to do anything except make decent lighting for shots, which they did really, really well!
This movie makes you uneasy from the offset, though it's mostly shot in the daytime and they are just working men trying to make a living. I can't explain without giving too much away but this really does make you feel edgy.
For those of you out there that like your horror a little more intelligent than the usual format, this is for you.
For me however, this is the best tour of Danvers State Hospital I will ever see. I will treasure this movie for all of the above reasons.
RIP Danvers.
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Reviews
Awful Film
Review date: 2008-06-05 Rating: 2 out of 10
Thsi is one of the worst films I have ever seen. It was painful to sit through. Dont bother with this film!!!
This was a great movie!
Review date: 2008-04-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
Great horro movie. Slow paced but i had to watch it twice to fully see what was going on.
I stil lget creeped out by the end of the story....I am not going to spoil it but was Simon "the devil"?
Not sure if there was any supernatural goings on in this movie or was it purely all about insanity? Some scens/aprt suggested something might be going on. Any thoughts?
Those taped interviews were chilling to listen to. Al lthose voices from one person.
What wa sthe alternate ending? I never did get to see it? I'd love to though. Drop me an email if you know a link to it or can tell me about it.
This was a great/ spooky horror movie. No CGI/ bood/gore. Thank goodness. Watch it.
worst film ever
Review date: 2008-03-09 Rating: 2 out of 10
This is one of the worst films i have watched in a long while. Don't waste your time with this film.
very good
Review date: 2008-03-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
watch this alone at night with the sound turned up and you'll be terrified, this film realy does get to you, mainly its the voice in the recordings, or because its set in the daytime which makes it seem all the more real.
it doesn't need big stars or a big budget it works just as it is
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
David Caruso
Paul Guilfoyle
Josh Lucas
Peter Mullan
Stephen Gevedon
Creators:
David Caruso (Primary Contributor)
Stephen Gevedon (Primary Contributor)
Stephen Gevedon (Writer)
Brad Anderson (Writer)
David Collins (Producer)
Dorothy Aufiero (Producer)
John Sloss (Producer)
Mark Donadio (Producer)
Michael Williams (Producer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Vision Video Ltd.
Manufacturer: Vision Video Ltd.
EAN: 3259190701717
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2003-02-17
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001
Language: English (Original Language)