The Resurrection Apprentice (2005)

A young boy enters the world of grave robbers.

Director:

Glenn McQuaid

Writer:

Glenn McQuaid

Stars:

Daniel Manche, Larry Fessenden, Brenda Cooney

Cast

Cast overview:
Daniel Manche	...	Arthur Blake
Larry Fessenden	...	Willie
Brenda Cooney	...	Mrs. Tulley

Storyline

Forced into the "trade" by circumstance, Arthur must prove himself capable of the gritty and disturbing task of stealing the dead. Willie, a hardened Resurrection Man, shows Arthur the ropes while deciding whether or not the boy is worth more to him alive or dead. The Resurrection Apprentice is an atmospheric short in the tradition of the period pot boilers of Terence Fisher and Roger Corman.

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Plot Keywords:

grave robber | 

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Taglines:

No grave left unturned

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Genres:

Short | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 July 2005 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in I Sell the Dead (2008)

User Reviews

Wanted more.

I saw the The Resurrection Apprentice at Fantasia last year and was very impressed. Not really a horror film but a moody little drama which never took a misstep. At times it reminded me of Alfred L. Werker's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, certainly the excellent use of fog and the ambiguous lighting suggest an homage to that film. The dialog was rich and reminiscent of Dickens. I was surprised to learn that the film was shot in New Jersey. I met with the director Glenn McQuaid after the screening and he told me he was planning to expand the story into a feature. I hope this happens as I want to see more of this haunting world.