Expect to Die (1997)
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- R
- 1h 28min
- Action, Crime
- 06 Mar 1998 (Canada)
- Movie
While the military tested a new Virtual Reality fighting simulator, testing is abruptly canceled when a soldier loses his life. Its creator goes underground to continue developing the device, until two detectives break try to stop them.
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| Jalal Merhi | ... |
Blake
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| David Bradley | ... |
Dr. Vincent MacIntyre
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Evan Lurie | ... |
Stone
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Laurina Hanson | ... |
Sharon Blake
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Bob Cotie | ... |
Dagastino
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Mary Moore | ... |
Carrie
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| Brad Milne | ... |
Tanner
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Bill Pickells | ... |
Jerry
(as Bill Pickels)
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Kevin Lund | ... |
Leon Agastino
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Hung Son Tran | ... |
Quan
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Dean Randall | ... |
Lieutenant Randall
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R.J. Feher | ... |
Sgt. Mace
(as Jeff Feher)
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Scott Hogarth | ... |
Jake
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James May | ... |
Rr. Admiral Riggs
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Alexander Quinn | ... |
Barfly
(as Quinn Alexander)
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Catherine Archer | ... |
Woman in Bar
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Lazar Rockwood | ... |
Sharon's Kidnapper
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Chuck Vergara | ... |
Dagastino's Driver
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Anthony Mazzei | ... |
'Coke' Buyer
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Michael McKinnell | ... |
'Disks' Buyer
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Derek Thomas | ... |
'Gems' Buyer
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Randy Daudlin | ... |
'Money' Buyer
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Mike Chow | ... |
VR - Killal / Quan's Buyer
(as Michael Chow)
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Dave Stevenson | ... |
VR- sergeant
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| David Stevenson | ... |
VR - Sergeant
(as a different name)
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Henry Chapman | ... |
VR - Jail Keeper
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Indiana Jagait | ... |
VR - Marksman
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Frank Vanelli | ... |
Max
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| Diana Magnus | ... |
Nurse
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Steve Thomas | ... |
Mr. Sydney
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Denise Mesko | ... |
Undercover Policewoman
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Eli Necakov | ... |
Undercover Policeman
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Andy Gondek | ... |
Undercover Policeman
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Ken Walters | ... |
Goon
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Vincent Walters | ... |
Goon
(as Vince Walters)
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Dory Haddad | ... |
Goon
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Chris Branco | ... |
Goon
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Ron Cormier | ... |
Goon
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David DiMarco | ... |
Goon
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Joseph D. Clark | ... |
Goon
(as Joseph Clark)
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| Howard Green | ... |
Goon
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Mike Lee | ... |
Goon
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Steve Vignola | ... |
Goon
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Henry Korhonen | ... |
Goon
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Troy Noseworthy | ... |
Goon
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Michael John Lapointe | ... |
Goon
(as Michael Lapointe)
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Tony Meyler | ... |
Goon
(as Toni Meyler)
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Alexandre Roukavitchnikov | ... |
Goon
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Amer Merhi | ... |
Extra
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Mike Winorn | ... |
Extra
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Koppel Halshtor | ... |
Extra
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Damien Dommer | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Douglas Job | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jalal Merhi | ||
Written by
| J. Stephen Maunder | ... | (story by) |
| Kevin Lund | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Eli Necakov | ... | (additional material written by) and |
| Kevin Schjerning | ... | (additional material written by) & |
| John Meakin | ... | (additional material written by) |
Produced by
| Khaled Homaidan | ... | associate producer |
| Anthony Mazzei | ... | associate producer |
| Jalal Merhi | ... | producer |
| Denise Mesko | ... | associate producer |
| Alan M. Solomon | ... | executive producer (as Alan Solomon) |
Music by
| Varouje | ||
Cinematography by
| Mark Willis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Meakin | ||
Editorial Department
| Lisa Burling | ... | first assistant editor |
| Darryl Cornford | ... | additional editing |
| Frank Leone | ... | colour timer (as Franco Leone) |
| Joycelyn Poon | ... | first assistant editor (as Joyce Poon) |
| Tayie Rehem | ... | additional editing: VR |
| Kevin Schjerning | ... | supervising editor |
| Deanna Scriver | ... | second assistant editor |
| Barbara Swift | ... | negative conformer |
| Nick Torszas | ... | second assistant editor (as Nick Torzsas) |
Production Design by
| Jasna Stefanovic | ||
Art Direction by
| Ingrid Jurek | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Atto | ||
Makeup Department
| Maja Pamic | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bora Bulajic | ... | production manager |
| Kevin Ward | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lee Burton | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| David DiMarco | ... | third assistant director |
| Karen McGarroch | ... | second assistant director |
| Eli Necakov | ... | first assistant director |
| Amanda Rizzuto | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Peter Chartier | ... | property master: virtual reality segments |
| Koppel Halshtor | ... | set construction |
| Mark Kowalsky | ... | property assistant / props: second unit / sets: second unit |
| Diana Magnus | ... | assistant art director |
| Trevor Morgan | ... | property master |
| Ken Trites | ... | set construction |
Sound Department
| Todd Beckett | ... | foley recordist |
| Joe Bracciale | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jack Buchanan | ... | sound mixer |
| Elius Caruso | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Craig Cornell | ... | additional ADR voice (as J. Craig Cornell) |
| Darryl Cornford | ... | dialogue editor |
| Brock de Villes | ... | additional ADR voice |
| Paula Fairfield | ... | sound effects designer |
| Nelson Ferreira | ... | ADR editor / sound designer |
| Nigel Haggis | ... | sound transfers: dailies |
| John Hazen | ... | ADR editor |
| Craig Henighan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ernie Kilcup | ... | sound transfers: dailies |
| Darcy Kite | ... | re-recording mixer (as Darcey Kite) |
| Randall Lanthier | ... | additional ADR voice |
| Mishann Lau | ... | assistant sound editor |
| John Meakin-Cooke | ... | additional ADR voice (as J. Meakin-Cooke) |
| Jill Purdy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Scott Purdy | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stephen Roque | ... | sound effects editor |
| Deanna Scriver | ... | additional ADR voice / assistant dialogue editor |
| Greg Shim | ... | ADR recordist / foley assistant |
| John Sievert | ... | foley artist |
| Andrew Tay | ... | ADR recordist |
| Michael Werth | ... | ADR editor |
Special Effects by
| Ron Craig | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Salem Babona-Pilipos | ... | computer graphics animator |
| N. Mark Carney | ... | computer graphics animator (as Mark Carney) |
| Gus Douboulidis | ... | computer graphics animator |
| David Payne | ... | computer graphics animator |
| Everton Richards | ... | ultimatte operator: virtual reality segments |
| Steven Rude | ... | computer graphics animator (as Steve Rude) |
| Steve Tang | ... | computer graphics animator |
Stunts
| Mike Chow | ... | fight coordinator (as Michael Chow) |
| David Stevenson | ... | stunt actor: fight sequence / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Daryl Alvaro | ... | best boy grip |
| Wesley Brereton | ... | electrician |
| Mark Cowden | ... | key grip: second unit |
| Joe DaSilva | ... | focus puller |
| Sophie Giraud | ... | still photographer |
| Andy Gondek | ... | gaffer |
| Charles A. Gould | ... | key grip (as Charles Gould) |
| John Grierson | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Dianne L. Haggarty | ... | swing: second unit (as Diane Haggarty) |
| Ervin Heaney | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| David Jones Patrick | ... | director of photography: virtual reality segments |
| Alex Knisch | ... | electrician (as Alix Knish) |
| Ziggy Kopp | ... | grip |
| Duncan McKee | ... | grip |
| Jeff Packer | ... | second assistant camera |
| Everton Richards | ... | VTR operator: virtual reality segments |
| Patricia Sagl | ... | clapper/loader |
| David Suddaby | ... | best boy (as Dave Suddaby) |
| Franco Tata | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Frank Tata) |
| George Tsiakalakis | ... | focus puller: second unit (as George Tsiaitakakis) |
Casting Department
| Alexander Quinn | ... | extras casting (as Quinn Alexander) |
| Tobi Wilson | ... | assistant casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Renee Heintz | ... | assistant wardrobe |
| Christine Urias | ... | key wardrobe |
Location Management
| Bob Cotie | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeff Dalziel | ... | musician |
| Craig Titus | ... | musician |
| Tortoise | ... | musician |
| Stephen Traub | ... | music mixer |
| Varouje | ... | musician (as Varouje Hagopian) |
| David Watts | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michael McKinnell | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Chris Irving | ... | driver captain (as Chris Irvine) |
| Chuck Vergara | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Jessica Daniel | ... | production coordinator |
| Koppel Halshtor | ... | office production assistant |
| Adam Lazarus | ... | office production assistant |
| Robin Litwack | ... | craft service |
| Denise Mesko | ... | publicist |
| Jack Pasternak | ... | production accountant |
| Jonathan Pasternak | ... | assistant accountant |
| Suzanne Petko | ... | deputy coordinator |
| Brenda Saunders | ... | craft service |
| Ellen Smallman | ... | production secretary |
| Angel Stipo | ... | studio security: virtual reality segments |
Thanks
| George Flak | ... | special thanks |
| Varouje | ... | special thanks |
| Kevin J. Ward | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance Video (1997) (Canada) (VHS)
- Amsell Entertainment (1997) (World-wide)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- Avalanche Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Avalanche Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Cargo Records (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Film One Media (2014) (World-wide)
- Lionsgate Films (2019) (United States)
- New Vision Video (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Platinum Disc (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
Special Effects
- Microforum International (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Capers on Location (caterer)
- Complete Film Equipment Rentals Inc. (camera equipment)
- Deluxe Toronto (re-recording facility)
- Film Opticals of Canada (titles and opticals)
- Microforum International (graphics)
- Numbers (edge coding)
- PPI Camera Corporation (camera equipment provided by)
- PPI Camera Corporation (grip and lighting equipment)
- PPI Camera Corporation (post-production facilities)
- Sound Dogs Toronto (sound editing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The military has been testing a new Virtual Reality fighting simulator, but testing is abruptly canceled when a soldier loses his life during the action. Its creator, Dr. Vincent MacIntyre, goes underground to continue developing the device, until detective Justin Blake and his partner Stone break into the syndicate to stop them. However, they are too late, and the new simulator is even deadlier than the first! Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Will he lose his head in virtual reality? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filmed back to back with Crisis. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Expect No Mercy (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Matthew In Blue See more » |
| Quotes |
Stone:
Bad guys beware. Blake: The good guys are here. See more » |