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Session 9

Session 9

Fear is a place.

20016.11h 40m

Overview

Tensions rise within an asbestos cleaning crew as they work in an abandoned mental hospital with a horrific past that seems to be coming back.

Directed by Brad Anderson
Written by Stephen Gevedon, Brad Anderson
Produced by David Collins, Dorothy Aufiero, Michael Williams
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $1.6M

Top Cast

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Gordon

David Caruso

David Caruso

Phil

Stephen Gevedon

Stephen Gevedon

Mike

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Hank

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Jeff

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Bill Griggs

Larry Fessenden

Larry Fessenden

Craig McManus

C

Charley Broderick

Security Guard

Lonnie Farmer

Lonnie Farmer

Doctor (voice)

Sheila Stasack

Sheila Stasack

Wendy (voice)

Themes & Keywords

schizophreniamassachusettspsychologylunatic asylumpot smokingcointape recordercell phonewalkie talkiesecurity guardmental illnessasbestosmultiple personalitytunnellobotomyhazmat suitjob

About Session 9

Session 9 is a horror, mystery, drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of schizophrenia, massachusetts, psychology, lunatic asylum, pot smoking, coin. Directed by Brad Anderson, it stars Peter Mullan, David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon. Tensions rise within an asbestos cleaning crew as they work in an abandoned mental hospital with a horrific past that seems to be coming back.

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