Pathology (2008)

A group of medical students devise a deadly game: to see which one of them can commit the perfect murder.

Director:

Marc Schölermann

Writers:

Mark Neveldine (as Neveldine), Brian Taylor (as Taylor)

Stars:

Alyssa Milano, Milo Ventimiglia, Keir O'Donnell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Ted Grey
Michael Weston	...	Jake Gallo
Alyssa Milano	...	Gwen Williamson
Lauren Lee Smith	...	Juliette Bath
Johnny Whitworth	...	Griffin Cavenaugh
John de Lancie	...	Dr. Quentin Morris
Mei Melançon	...	Catherine Ivy
Keir O'Donnell	...	Ben Stravinsky
Buddy Lewis	...	Harper Johnson
Dan Callahan	...	Chip Bentwood
Larry Drake	...	Fat Bastard
Med Abrous	...	Young Pathology Resident
Alan Blumenfeld	...	Mr. Williamson
Gary Buckner	...	Motherfucker
Jeb Burris	...	Worker

Storyline

Harvard Medical School graduate Dr. Ted Grey arrives at one of the nations most prestigious Pathology programs and is quickly noticed by the program's privileged and elite band of pathology interns who invite him into their crowd. It is also here, where he is introduced to Dr. Jake Gallo, who brings him to a secluded wing, where he and four other indulge in their after-hours, extra-curricular activities...finding ways to commit the perfect murder!

---

Plot Keywords:

murder | medical school | corpse | fiance fiancee relationship | morgue | 

---

Taglines:

No body is safe.

---

Genres:

Crime | Horror | Thriller

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing and perverse behavior throughout, including violence, gruesome images, strong sexual content, nudity, drug use and language

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Patologija

Filming Locations:

Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$54,244, 20 April 2008, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$108,662, 4 May 2008

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Lakeshore Entertainment, Camelot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS (5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In order to prepare for their roles, several cast members watched a number of real autopsies.

---

Goofs

When Ted tells Jake the means of the first murder in 'the game' he says that Jake did it with "you mixed ethanol and nitric acid with the alcohol [sic]; probably a flavored alcohol to mask the bitter taste..." This is incorrect. Acids are well-known to be sour in nature (eg, lemons are sour due to citric acid); bases are bitter.

Even worse, the mixing of ethanol and nitric acid results in a reaction that gives off nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas, and the reaction is so highly exothermic that it can result in an explosion. You can see what really happens by doing a quick search for the two ingredients on YouTube.

---

Quotes

Griffin Cavenaugh: [as an intern vomits while performing an autopsy] You don't wanna to be cutting into the poop pipe, kid.

---

Crazy Credits

As the Camelot Pictures logo appears, the picture flickers imitating a camcorder switching on, as a ''play'' symbol appears in the corner

---

Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Gamer (2011)

---

Soundtracks

I've Got Mine, You Better Get Yours
Written by Jerry Ross and Kenny Gamble (as Kenneth Gamble)
Performed by Sapphires
Courtesy of Heritage Records / Reps Music Group, Inc.
By arrangement through Pigfactory USA LLC

User Reviews

More enjoyable than anticipated

A group of pathologists kill people in unique ways and see if the others can determine how the victims were done in. Their fun and games are threatened when they invite a newbie into their little fold.

This is damn fine entertainment. Sure, the film often stretches one's suspension of disbelief pretty thin, but this is one of those films I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did. I rented it on a whim and had a good time with it. It's a pretty nasty piece of work too. I personally find this kind of thing more disgusting than the typical hack and slash. Lauren Lee Smith has a sizable role, so that's a plus, and Larry Drake pops up briefly, though I didn't realize it was him until I saw his name in the credits. Weird since he's so recognizable. Oh, and Alyssa Milano is here as well.

"Pathology" may be too clinical for some, and may be too out there for others. Personally, I thought it was a good deal of fun. I must add, I found the main character to be the least likable person in the movie. He's one of those guys who you just long to see get cut up.