The Collection (2012)

A man who escapes from the vicious grips of the serial killer known as "The Collector" is then forced to help rescue an innocent girl from the killer's booby-trapped lair.

Director:

Marcus Dunstan

Writers:

Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan

Stars:

Josh Stewart, Emma Fitzpatrick, Christopher McDonald

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Stewart	...	Arkin
Emma Fitzpatrick	...	Elena
Christopher McDonald	...	Mr. Peters
Lee Tergesen	...	Lucello
Tim Griffin	...	Dre
Andre Royo	...	Wally
Randall Archer	...	The Collector
Shannon Kane	...	Paz
Brandon Molale	...	Lin
Erin Way	...	Abby
Johanna Braddy	...	Missy
Michael Nardelli	...	Josh
Will Peltz	...	Brian (as William Peltz)
Daniel Sharman	...	Basil
Justin Mortelliti	...	Zack

Storyline

Arkin escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped warehouse and save Elena.

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Plot Keywords:

mercenary | booby trap | trap | serial killer | brainwashing | 

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Taglines:

Only one survivor. Only one chance to escape pure evil.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, language and brief nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Forum [UK]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 November 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Juegos de muerte

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,104,269, 2 December 2012

Gross USA:

$12,842,058

Company Credits

Production Co:

LD Entertainment, Fortress Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "Hotel Argento" where the Collector has his victims is a nod to the cult Italian horror director Dario Argento.

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Goofs

Elena's bra/undershirt strap disappears and reappears multiple times throughout the film.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Mr. Peters: Elena. I know this must seem like the darkest day of your life. I know you miss your mother. And even though she's not here right now, she'll always love you. You understand that, don't you, darling?
Young Elena: Yes, Daddy.
Mr. Peters: But I'm going to be around more. I will always be here.
Young Elena: Promise?
Mr. Peters: I promise.

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Crazy Credits

End Credits show how the lead characters died/survived, while displaying their names respectively

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 SCARIEST Opening Scenes in Horror Movies (2017)

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Soundtracks

When You're Out
Written by Ronald Kaufman
Performed by Kauf
Courtesy of Songs for Film & TV

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