Unrest (2006)

A young pathology med student suspects that the spirit of a dead cadaver in the hospital morgue where she works is killing off all those who handle or desecrate the body.

Director:

Jason Todd Ipson

Writers:

Chris Billett (screenplay), Jason Todd Ipson (screenplay)

Stars:

Corri English, Scot Davis, Joshua Alba

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Corri English	...	Alison Blanchard
Marisa Petroro	...	Alita Covas
Ben Livingston	...	Ivan Verbukh
Abner Genece	...	Malcolm Little
Derrick O'Connor	...	Dr. Blackwell
Scot Davis	...	Brian Cross
Joshua Alba	...	Carlos Aclar
Jay Jablonski	...	Rick O'Connor
Reb Fleming	...	Dr. Saltz
Anna Johnson	...	Jennifer
J.C. Cunningham	...	Medical Records
Terence Goodman	...	Officer
Rhett Willman	...	Security
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dana Anquoe	...	Medical Student

Storyline

In a medical school, the freshmen students Alison Blanchard, Brian Cross, Carlos Aclar and Rick O'Connor receive the cadaver of a young woman for dissection in their anatomy class of Professor Walter Blackwell. The atheist Alison has a weird sensation that the spirit of the corpse is trying to communicate with her and tries to unravel who the woman was. Meanwhile, all the persons that handle the corpse mysteriously die.

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Plot Keywords:

looking at oneself in a mirror | medical | cadaver | medical student | medical school | 

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Taglines:

The First Film To Use Real Bodies

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/gore, nudity and some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only film to film actual human remains

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Goofs

The Aztec civilization only existed in Mesoamerica, a region which is situated in central Mexico, not in Brazil, yet as the film opens we hear a dialogue wherein Dr Covas exclaims "Aztecs, this far South." This was possibly a deliberate, though inexplicable error by the filmmakers.

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Quotes

Dr. Walter Blackwell: Too much talking, not enough cutting.

User Reviews

Solid low budget horror

This is a solid little low budget horror film with enough tension, humor and gore to keep the horror movie fans entertained. There are strong performances from some recognizable up and comers, including the two leads.

The story is about a female med student who tries to uncover the past of her gross anatomy class cadaver as terror invades the halls of the school. The med student is an atheist, and yet she senses things about the cadaver that lead her to question her own beliefs about spirits, and drive her to find out the truth behind the woman's death.

As she closes in on the truth, the murders increase, making the audience wonder if the cause is really supernatural or if another student or staff member is behind it all.

There are some nice little "gotchya" moments that make you embarrassed that you jumped out of your seat. And some funny scenes when you understand why it's called "gross" anatomy.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2007 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

The Possession

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,482,000, 19 November 2006

Gross USA:

$321,875

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,795,983

Company Credits

Production Co:

Asgaard Entertainment, YMIR Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 85 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1