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Session 9

  • 20012001
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
58K
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Session 9 (2001)
Home Video Trailer from USA Films
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  • Drama
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
58K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brad Anderson
  • Writers
    • Brad Anderson
    • Stephen Gevedon
  • Stars
    • David Caruso
    • Stephen Gevedon
    • Paul Guilfoyle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brad Anderson
  • Writers
    • Brad Anderson
    • Stephen Gevedon
  • Stars
    • David Caruso
    • Stephen Gevedon
    • Paul Guilfoyle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 606User reviews
    • 155Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Session 9
    Trailer 1:52
    Session 9

    Photos118

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    David Caruso, Paul Guilfoyle, and Peter Mullan in Session 9 (2001)
    David Caruso in Session 9 (2001)
    Peter Mullan in Session 9 (2001)
    David Caruso in Session 9 (2001)
    Stephen Gevedon, Peter Mullan, and Brendan Sexton III in Session 9 (2001)
    David Caruso, Paul Guilfoyle, and Peter Mullan in Session 9 (2001)
    Session 9 (2001)
    Peter Mullan in Session 9 (2001)

    Top cast

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    David Caruso
    David Caruso
    • Philas Phil
    Stephen Gevedon
    Stephen Gevedon
    • Mikeas Mike
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Bill Griggsas Bill Griggs
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Hankas Hank
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Gordon Flemingas Gordon Fleming
    Brendan Sexton III
    Brendan Sexton III
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Charley Broderick
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    • (as Charles Broderick)
    Lonnie Farmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • (voice)
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Craig McManusas Craig McManus
    Jurian Hughes
    • Mary Hobbesas Mary Hobbes
    • (voice)
    Sheila Stasack
    Sheila Stasack
    • Wendyas Wendy
    • (voice)
    Linda Carmichael
    • Wendyas Wendy
    • (uncredited)
    Sean Daly
    • Visionas Vision
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brad Anderson
    • Writers
      • Brad Anderson
      • Stephen Gevedon
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    An asbestos abatement crew wins the bid for an abandoned insane asylum. What should be a straightforward, if rather rushed, job, is complicated by the personal histories of the crew. In particular, Hank is dating Phil's old girlfriend, and Gordon's new baby seems to be unnerving him more than should be expected. Things get more complicated as would-be lawyer Mike plays the tapes from a former patient with multiple personalities, including the mysterious Simon who does not appear until Session 9, and as Hank disappears after finding some old coins. —Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>
    • abandoned asylum
    • asylum
    • lobotomy
    • coin
    • mental institution
    • 43 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Fear Is A Place.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and brief strong violence
    • Parents guide

    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
      At the very end of this movie there's a typo in the copyright notice. The word motion, as in motion picture, is spelled "motin".
    • 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.
    • Connections
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    User reviews606

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Gets under your skin
    Everything about this movie impressed me. The script was lean and inventive, the direction stylish without being overblown, the acting top notch. Even the shot-on-video cinematography looked great (with the exception of one or two exterior shots that had a hint of video look to it, most everything else was "filmic" and artistic).

    I also appreciate any horror movie that can generate real tension and suspense from imagination and suggestion rather than relying on lame and lazy tricks that populate most horror movies (if something as limp as Urban Legends can be called a horror movie).

    First rate film and I recommend to anyone who appreciates a thinking-man's horror film.
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    • wytshark
    • Aug 27, 2001

    FAQ5

    • Where was this movie filmed?
    • Who is the voice of Simon?
    • Was the "Patricia Willard Scandal" mentioned in the film a real thing?

    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
    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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