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Antiviral

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
16K
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Antiviral (2012)
After becoming infected with the virus that killed superstar Hannah Geist, Syd March must unravel the mystery surrounding her death to save his own life.
Play trailer1:54
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HorrorMysterySci-Fi

In a blackly satirical near future, a thriving industry sells celebrity illnesses to their obsessed fans. Employee Syd March's attempts to exploit the system backfire when they involve him i... Read allIn a blackly satirical near future, a thriving industry sells celebrity illnesses to their obsessed fans. Employee Syd March's attempts to exploit the system backfire when they involve him in a potentially deadly mystery.In a blackly satirical near future, a thriving industry sells celebrity illnesses to their obsessed fans. Employee Syd March's attempts to exploit the system backfire when they involve him in a potentially deadly mystery.

  • Director
    • Brandon Cronenberg
  • Writer
    • Brandon Cronenberg
  • Stars
    • Caleb Landry Jones
    • Lisa Berry
    • Sarah Gadon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brandon Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • Brandon Cronenberg
    • Stars
      • Caleb Landry Jones
      • Lisa Berry
      • Sarah Gadon
    • 81User reviews
    • 182Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 12 nominations

    Videos2

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:54
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    International Version
    Trailer 1:52
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    Photos107

    Sarah Gadon, Douglas Smith, and Caleb Landry Jones in Antiviral (2012)
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    Sarah Gadon in Antiviral (2012)
    Brandon Cronenberg in Antiviral (2012)
    Sarah Gadon and Caleb Landry Jones in Antiviral (2012)
    Caleb Landry Jones in Antiviral (2012)
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    Top cast37

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    Caleb Landry Jones
    Caleb Landry Jones
    • Syd March
    Lisa Berry
    Lisa Berry
    • Lucas Clinic Receptionist
    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Hannah Geist
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Dr. Abendroth
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    • Edward Porris
    Nenna Abuwa
    Nenna Abuwa
    • Aria Noble
    Donna Goodhand
    • Woman in Waiting Room
    Adam Bogen
    Adam Bogen
    • Lucas Clinic Security Guard
    Salvatore Antonio
    Salvatore Antonio
    • Topp
    Matt Watts
    • Mercer
    Dawn Greenhalgh
    Dawn Greenhalgh
    • Jane
    Katie Bergin
    Katie Bergin
    • Talk Show Host
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Dorian
    Lara Jean Chorostecki
    Lara Jean Chorostecki
    • Michelle
    Reid Morgan
    • Derek Lessing
    Elitsa Bako
    • Vera
    Joe Pingue
    Joe Pingue
    • Arvid
    Dan Warry-Smith
    Dan Warry-Smith
    • Butcher
    • Director
      • Brandon Cronenberg
    • Writer
      • Brandon Cronenberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      During production, Sarah Gadon and Caleb Landry Jones both decided not to meet or rehearse prior to the filming of the hotel room scene where Syd takes a sample of Hannah Geist's blood. They both felt it would help preserve the separation of the characters within the story.
    • Goofs
      Before Syd puts the virus into Edward Porris's lip, we see the plunger of the syringe has been pulled back a bit, as it would be had Syd filled it with the virus. However, in the close up of the needle piercing the skin, you can see the plunger is all the way down, so when it was stuck into Edward's lip there was nothing in it.
    • Quotes

      Dorian: Anyone who is famous deserves to be famous. Celebrity is not an accomplishment. Not at all, it's more like a collaboration that we choose to take part in. Celebrities are not people, they're group hallucinations.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 29 January 2013 (2013)

    User reviews81

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    5/10
    Trivial ant
    Corporate salesman makes himself sick with the product he's selling, and tries to take control.

    Cronenberg. Lynch. Gilliam. They're all in there, but it's treacle slow and I didn't get a note of humour. The lead actor is frustratingly dull, and should be discouraged from these roles in future - he's obviously talented and could be much more interesting.

    The pace is poor, I kept looking at the time. Music didn't bring me in. Editing good, but too many longeurs. Damn you, Quebec.

    I'm on board with the satire, but it did not give me a warm feeling. Sadly, the pessimism is probably spot on. The final note was restrained Cronenberg.

    Overall, interesting but dull-making.
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    • May 23, 2015

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2013 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chống Chọi Với Virus
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Rhombus Media
      • Alliance
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$3,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $61,808
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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