Stricken (2010)

After her mother's death and her father's brutal suicide, 25 year old Sarah Black fears she is losing her grip on reality. She is haunted by nightmares and terrifying visions, and she can't... See full summary »

Director:

Matt Sconce (as Matthew Sconce)

Writer:

Matt Sconce (as Matthew Sconce)

Stars:

David Fine, Stephanie French, Christina L. Tellifson

Cast

Credited cast:
David Fine	...	Detective Scott Aro
Stephanie French	...	Sarah Black
Christina L. Tellifson	...	Jenny Hansen
Fragino M. Arola	...	James
Brett Gipson	...	Mike
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Donald Ajluni	...	Nosy Neighbor
Angela Aro	...	Mike's Sister Anna
Alyssa Brenner	...	Young Girl
Louise Cleveland	...	Gladys
Chris Coleman	...	Orderly 3
Romel Cubos	...	Policeman 1
Ted Edminster	...	Curious Neighbor 1
Edna Garabedian	...	Edna
Alexandra Gorman
Heidi Harian	...	Waitress Joyce

Storyline

After her mother's death and her father's brutal suicide, 25 year old Sarah Black fears she is losing her grip on reality. She is haunted by nightmares and terrifying visions, and she can't shake the feeling that something evil about to find her. When people she cares about start to die, Sarah believes she may be next. Detective Scott Aro has been investigating a string of murders for 10 years, but nothing he has seen can prepare him for what lies ahead. As hope seems lost, the two must face the evil that has been unleashed and battle to stay alive as they discover that some things won't stay dead. It waits in the dark.

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Plot Keywords:

suicide | nightmare | based on short film | one word title | death of parent | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fresno, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aftershock Studios, Battle Piper Films, Movie Heroes Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remake of Stricken (2007)

User Reviews

A Wonderful Thinker's Thriller - A time well spent.

STRICKEN is a modern, thinker's thriller. When we left the theater after viewing, we, like many other viewers, were so excited and happy. Stricken was like a beloved yet terrifying Alfred Hitchcock film, filled with twists and turns, never allowing you to figure out the story until the triumphant climax at the end. This is no slasher film, but a poignant treatise on honor, loyalty and self sacrificial caring for other people, even when faced with unspeakable evil. A woman sitting next to me was hiding her head under her coat during the film and later told me STRICKEN was, "...The scariest film I have ever seen." The story is deep and the characters very full and round. Stars David Fine (Pursuit of Happiness, Sweet November), and Stephanie French, give powerful performances that pull the viewer in, motivating us to really care about them. The Direction of the award winning script by Matt Sconce shows focused attention to detail. Tasteful camera movement and shrewd use of lighting for conveying mood in each scene are trademark Sconce direction, and the film is very artistic. As Sconce was also the writer of the screenplay, one can see STRICKEN as his canvas for that beautiful work of art. The musical score is beyond masterful, and Composer James Merkey is a 'John Williams' before anyone knows he is a genius. Special effects are flawless and help tell the story, rather than distracting the viewer. Stricken is one of those films that rarely comes along: A great, interesting, and exciting lower budget film that holds its end up with the big boys. One young lady had seen four films before STRICKEN the week we watched it and said, "STRICKEN, by far, is the best film I have seen all week" That says it all.