Banshee Chapter (2013)

Journalist Anne Roland explores the disturbing links behind her friend's sudden disappearance, an ominous government research chemical, and a disturbing radio broadcast of unknown origin.

Director:

Blair Erickson

Writers:

Blair Erickson, Daniel J. Healy (story)

Stars:

Katia Winter, Ted Levine, Michael McMillian

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katia Winter	...	Anne Roland
Ted Levine	...	Thomas Blackburn
Michael McMillian	...	James Hirsch
Corey Moosa	...	Patient 11
Monique Candelaria	...	Patient 14
Jenny Gabrielle	...	Callie
Vivian Nesbitt	...	Olivia Kmiec
Chad Brummett	...	Dr. Kessel
William Sterchi	...	Henry Cale
Alex Gianopoulos	...	Renny Seegan
J.D. Garfield	...	Elderly Doctor
Kevin Wiggins	...	Black Rock County Sheriff
Cyd Schulte	...	Laura Henrik (credit only)
Tone Forrest	...	MK-Ultra Survivor
Maud de Proost	...	Pool Guest

Storyline

BANSHEE CHAPTER follows investigative journalist, ANNA, researching a missing friend who ingested an undocumented research chemical once tested on civilians by CIA MK-Ultra experiments. The labyrinthine trail of evidence leads her into the disturbing world of black ops chemical tests, unexplained radio transmissions and disfigured entities in the blackness of night. Anna will do anything to uncover what lies behind her friend's disappearance but to her horror the entities are coming after her. Suspense-thriller based on true events shot in stereoscopic 3D staring Katia Winter and Ted Levine

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Plot Keywords:

mk ultra | experimental drug | radio broadcast | experiment | missing friend | 

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Taglines:

Based on terrifying true events.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence/disturbing images, drug use, language and brief nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

At around the 50 minute mark, Thomas Blackburn (Ted Levine) mentions a story by H.P. Lovecraft about a scientist using radio waves to be able to see creatures from another dimension in his own dimension. The story he is referring to is "From Beyond", written in 1920 and published in 1934 in "The Fantasy Fan" magazine.

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Connections

Version of From Beyond (1986)

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Soundtracks

Neon
Written by Lee Ann Zarella and Phil Beach
Performed by Veloray
Published by Tiegtoons Music (BMI) and Uncharted Music LLC (BMI)
Courtesy of Expressive Artists LLC by arrangement with Source Q Boutique

User Reviews

Better next time?

I really wanted to like this film. But there was so many things being thrown in the mix it's was just too much to take. Number stations, mk ultra, drugs, government conspiracies, and a barrage of scenes which never really give the viewer time to build up to a feeling of dread. They're just delivered to you in a quick fire fashion and even the "face at the window" shots are so quick you can't define them sometimes. I have to say I liked the Ted Levine character Blackburn as he played it with gusto right to the end. But apart from the outlandish story there are many plot holes and the ending just wasn't that satisfying for me. Still, I respect any new director trying something a little different.

Details

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Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 December 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Banshee

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$950,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sunchaser Entertainment, Before The Door Pictures, Favorit Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1