Banshee Chapter (2013)

Journalist Anne Roland explores the disturbing links behind her friend's sudden disappearance, an ominous government research chemical, and a disturbing radio broadcast of unknown origin.

Director:

Blair Erickson

Writers:

Blair Erickson, Daniel J. Healy (story)

Stars:

Katia Winter, Ted Levine, Michael McMillian

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katia Winter	...	Anne Roland
Ted Levine	...	Thomas Blackburn
Michael McMillian	...	James Hirsch
Corey Moosa	...	Patient 11
Monique Candelaria	...	Patient 14
Jenny Gabrielle	...	Callie
Vivian Nesbitt	...	Olivia Kmiec
Chad Brummett	...	Dr. Kessel
William Sterchi	...	Henry Cale
Alex Gianopoulos	...	Renny
J.D. Garfield	...	Elderly Doctor
Kevin Wiggins	...	Black Rock County Sheriff
Cyd Schulte	...	Laura Henrik (credit only)
Tone Forrest	...	MK-Ultra Survivor
Maud de Proost	...	Pool Guest

Storyline

BANSHEE CHAPTER follows investigative journalist, ANNA, researching a missing friend who ingested an undocumented research chemical once tested on civilians by CIA MK-Ultra experiments. The labyrinthine trail of evidence leads her into the disturbing world of black ops chemical tests, unexplained radio transmissions and disfigured entities in the blackness of night. Anna will do anything to uncover what lies behind her friend's disappearance but to her horror the entities are coming after her. Suspense-thriller based on true events shot in stereoscopic 3D staring Katia Winter and Ted Levine

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Plot Keywords:

mk ultra | experimental drug | female protagonist | lsd | radio broadcast | 

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Taglines:

A government secret. A mind-control experiment with horrific consequences. Abandoned by the CIA, hidden for decades. Now journalist Anne Roland will uncover the truth.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence/disturbing images, drug use, language and brief nudity

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 December 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Banshee

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$950,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sunchaser Entertainment, Before The Door Pictures, Favorit Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Nolan was at one point attached to direct, but chose instead to work on interstellar.

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Connections

Version of From Beyond (1986)

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Soundtracks

Wagon Red
Written by Mark Grayson Lenover
Performed by Mark Lenover
Published by Tropnevada LLC (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Expressive Artists LLC

User Reviews

An unexpected treat

I'd never heard of this film, (and only recognised two of the cast) but found it while channel hopping last night.

The blurb sounded promising so I thought I'd give it a go… and I was glad I did.

The film felt very "indie", a simple (if somewhat odd) idea nicely executed. Other reviews have described it as "Lovecraftian", and that description works well (there is even mention of Lovecraft at one point).

The mood is one of hidden lurking menace, never fully seen, only glimpsed. There were several excellent "jump out of your seat" scares, but even those were tastefully done. The acting is low key and the roles well cast.

I'm not going to say much more as I'd love people to discover this underrated little gem for themselves.