Afflicted (2013)

Two best friends see their trip of a lifetime take a dark turn when one of them is struck by a mysterious affliction. Now, in a foreign land, they race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely.

Directors:

Derek Lee, Clif Prowse

Writers:

Derek Lee (screenplay), Clif Prowse (screenplay)

Stars:

Clif Prowse, Derek Lee, Michael Gill

6 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Derek Lee	...	Derek
Clif Prowse	...	Clif
Michael Gill	...	Michael Gill
Baya Rehaz	...	Audrey
Benjamin Zeitoun	...	Maurice
Zach Gray	...	Zachary Gray (as Zachary Gray)
Jason Lee	...	Jason
Edo Van Breemen	...	Edo Van Breeman (as Edo Van Breeman)
Gary Redekop	...	Dr. Redekop
Lily Py Lee	...	Derek's Mom
Ellen Ferguson	...	Club Girl
Chiara Caggiati	...	Waitress
Domenico Di Michele	...	Restaurant Guest
Susie Barrow	...	Restaurant Guest
Lise Bertram	...	Restaurant Guest

Storyline

Best friends Derek and Clif set out on a trip of lifetime. Their plan: travel to the ends of the earth, see the world, and live life to the fullest. But the trip soon takes a dark and bloody turn. Just days in, one of the men shows signs of a mysterious affliction which gradually takes over his entire body and being. Now, thousands of miles from home, in a foreign land, they must race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely. Footage meant to be travel memories may now become evidence of one of the most shocking discoveries ever captured on film...and perhaps will be their only postcard home.

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Plot Keywords:

blood | psychotronic film | italy | aneurysm | hospital | 

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Taglines:

Captured. On Film.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing bloody violence, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English French Italian

Release Date:

27 January 2015 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Ends of the Earth

Filming Locations:

Vernazza, Liguria, Italy

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$69,447, 6 April 2014

Gross USA:

$121,179

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$121,179

Company Credits

Production Co:

Automatik, IM Global, Oddfellows Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Edo Van Breeman and Zachary Gray enjoyed working together so much that they decided to make the fictional band Unalaska into a real band with the same name.

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Quotes

Clif: [from trailer]
[he sees Derek have a seizure]
Clif: Oh my God!, Derek!, Oh my God!

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Crazy Credits

There's an additional scene during the end credits.

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Soundtracks

Somos Cantantes
Written by Buenas Costumbres
Performed by Buenas Costumbres
Courtesy of Buenas Costumbres

User Reviews

A nice little indie horror gem

I enjoy a good flick, and am particularly pleased when it is a low-budget passion project. The Afflicted meets those marks. While the film has some elements that have been done before, such as bad things happening while traveling abroad and the "found footage" angle, Lee and Prowse did a good job adding new elements and keeping it somewhat fresh. Compared to many low (and high) budget horror films, the actors did a fine job and the special effects/stunts were actually believable. I also enjoyed the mystery element to the story that keeps you wondering throughout, but I think I would've preferred a little more explanation as to what happened at the beginning of the film.

All-in-all, a good, simple story that kept me engaged throughout. I look forward to seeing more from these guys.