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Session 9

  • 2001
  • 16
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
64K
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POPULARITY
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Session 9 (2001)
Home Video Trailer from USA Films
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Brad Anderson
  • Writers
    • Brad Anderson
    • Stephen Gevedon
  • Stars
    • David Caruso
    • Stephen Gevedon
    • Paul Guilfoyle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,351
    1,868
    • Director
      • Brad Anderson
    • Writers
      • Brad Anderson
      • Stephen Gevedon
    • Stars
      • David Caruso
      • Stephen Gevedon
      • Paul Guilfoyle
    • 626User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos3

    Session 9
    Trailer 1:52
    Session 9
    Session 9: The Tape Recorder
    Clip 3:07
    Session 9: The Tape Recorder
    Session 9: The Tape Recorder
    Clip 3:07
    Session 9: The Tape Recorder
    Session 9: Creating The Asylum
    Featurette 2:27
    Session 9: Creating The Asylum

    Photos119

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    David Caruso
    David Caruso
    • Phil
    Stephen Gevedon
    Stephen Gevedon
    • Mike
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Bill Griggs
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Hank
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Gordon Fleming
    Brendan Sexton III
    Brendan Sexton III
    • Jeff
    Charley Broderick
    • Security Guard
    • (as Charles Broderick)
    Lonnie Farmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    • Doctor
    • (voice)
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Craig McManus
    Jurian Hughes
    • Mary Hobbes
    • (voice)
    Sheila Stasack
    Sheila Stasack
    • Wendy
    • (voice)
    Linda Carmichael
    • Wendy
    • (uncredited)
    Sean Daly
    • Vision
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brad Anderson
    • Writers
      • Brad Anderson
      • Stephen Gevedon
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Actor David Caruso reports in the official Production Notes that he saw "something pass my window" when shooting inside the Bonner Medical Building of Danvers State Hospital. "I didn't want to tell anybody, because people would start looking at me strangely..." Actor Peter Mullan also reports strange happenings on the set. He claims that while filming on the roof, a voice in his head told him to jump off to see what would happen. Mullan said the building brought out a morbid kind of "overactive curiosity."
    • Goofs
      Peter Mullan kept forgetting to limp during his scenes resulting in many continuity errors. These are noted in the director's commentary as well.
    • Quotes

      Gordon: You!

      [points at Phil]

      Gordon: You come with *me.*

      Phil: Hey!

      [points back at Gordon]

      Phil: Fuck *youuuu.*

    • Alternate versions
      The US DVD contains an additional subplot that was removed from the final cut of the film. A homeless woman resides in Danvers State Hospital, and watches the crew go about their business. Initially presented as a menacing "being", shown as collecting objects (rubbish, leaves, insects) in threes in a room, she then becomes more and more human through the film. The crew observe things to give her presence away. She witnesses their murders, and becomes scared. She then kills Gordon at the end in retribution. Unfortunately, it is badly cut, and shows at several points during the film.
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    User reviews626

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    9/10

    don't watch alone, but watch it in the dark

    I work at a video store and when customers ask me what's a good horror movie that will actually get to them, I don't suggest any of the Freddy or Jason movies. Those are for fans, and I don't consider them to be genuinely frightening. Session 9 is, most definitely, genuinely frightening. It takes place at a mental hospital that is legend where I live. So most people know what I'm talking about when I say Danvers State Mental Hospital. It is one of the few psychologically affective movies that I've ever seen. It takes the audience on a ride through a building that seems alive to it's visitors, and forces the audience to resolve for themselves why things are happening to each character. If you want a movie that is challenging and thought-provoking, this is the one. I always tell my customers to watch this movie in the dark, but not to watch it alone. Just be aware that if there is any distraction during the movie you'll have many questions about it. I hope you enjoy it as much I as do every time I watch it!
    • mals13
    • Mar 10, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2001 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Son Seans
    • Filming locations
      • Danvers State Hospital - 450 Maple Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, USA(Danvers State Hospital)
    • Production companies
      • USA Films
      • Scout Productions
      • October Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $378,176
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $76,493
      • Aug 12, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,612,259
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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