The Employer (2013)

Five highly qualified applicants interview for a coveted job with the Carcharias Corporation, a powerful conglomerate whose business practices are shrouded in mystery. On the night before ... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Merle

Writer:

Frank Merle

Stars:

Malcolm McDowell, David Dastmalchian, Paige Howard

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malcolm McDowell	...	The Employer
David Dastmalchian	...	James Harris
Paige Howard	...	Sandra Turner
Michael DeLorenzo	...	Keith Caverns
Matthew Willig	...	Mike Drake
Katerina Mikailenko	...	Billie Lewis
Billy Zane	...	Alan
Nicki Aycox	...	Maggie Jordan
Daniel Aldema	...	Ted Simpson
Mark Alexander Herz	...	Dom
Bryan Hanna	...	Max
Nicholas Vukasovich	...	Ray
Jennifer Grace Farmer	...	Ms. Anderson
James Cooney	...	Pete Miller
Eli Goodman	...	Greg

Storyline

Five highly qualified applicants interview for a coveted job with the Carcharias Corporation, a powerful conglomerate whose business practices are shrouded in mystery. On the night before the last round of interviews, they are all kidnapped and drugged. The next day, they wake up trapped together in a locked room without any hope of escape. Soon the true nature of their situation is revealed when they receive a phone call from the mysterious CEO of Carcharias, known only as The Employer. He informs them that they are about to experience the final interview, but it's not at all what they were expecting.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hyrax Entertainment, Crafted Films, Royalty Rope

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's fictional corporation is called Carcharias, which is the scientific genus for certain species of shark. During the film, the Employer (Malcolm McDowell) discusses his admiration for the ferociousness of sharks.

User Reviews

Darwin and human nature

"Nobody Dies" That is what James Harris (David Dasmalchain) tells the group of 4 other applicants when he discovers that in order to win a job at the mysterious "Cacharais Corperation" they must murder each other until only one remains. It is a high minded ideal, but will it win out against the cold realities of their circumstances? These are the brutal circumstances put forth by "The Employer." Will they try to make it out together? or will their own fragile natures ensure their demise? Through flashback we see each of the characters interview with the mysterious Employer (Malcolm MacDowell)here we see their strengths, but more importantly their weaknesses. In addition to James the everyman there is the seemingly sweet and naive Sandra (Paige Howard), the stylish grad student Billie (Katerina Mikalilenko) the fast talking huckster Keith (Michael Delorenzo) and the gentle giant Mike (Matthew Willig) who has ample brains in addition to his brawn. After James declaration tensions arise and insecurity about survival starts to gnaw away at them. Add in a cameo from Billy Zane and you have a great thriller that utilizes character development and suspense, not cheap tawdry gore. "The Employer" adept commentary on our insecurity regarding today's job market shows that director Frank Merle is a bold new voice in not only the realm of horror, bit all of cinema. I wholeheartedly recommend it!