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 & 11 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 | canadian identity | italy | aneurysm | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming took place in Barcelona, Paris, Italy, and Vancouver on a budget of $318,000.

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Quotes

Derek: [from trailer] I need to find Audrey... It starts with her.

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Crazy Credits

There's an additional scene during the end credits.

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Soundtracks

L.A.
Written by Edo Van Breemen and Zach Gray (as Unalaska)
Performed by Edo Van Breemen and Zach Gray (as Unalaska)
Courtesy of Unalaska

User Reviews

Great found footage movie.

Afflicted is a found footage genre movie (if there is such a thing). Personally I am always suspicious with these types of movie. The paranormal activities, and blair witches are just about some cheap thrills and no plot, although they can be mildly entertaining. Afflicted is nothing like that. You aren't going to watch some found footage movie, with jump scares and no plot. This one actually has a story and an ending. (Yes, it doesn't just end with the camera falling on the floor). The plot appears to be quite simple. Two best friends go touring through Europe and document the entire journey on camera to post it on their website. One of them, stars to become afflicted with some sort of illness, and that's all I can reveal without spoiling. Although, storywise, it doesn't bring anything new and fresh, it grabs the viewer, and keeps you interested until the very end, with some competent acting. The special effects are very well done, and that's not considering it's a low budget movie, the effects are real good. All things considered, Afflicted is a surprisingly good movie, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants 90 minutes of entertaining and competent fim making.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English French Italian

Release Date:

27 January 2015 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Afflicted

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 Entertainment, IM Global, Oddfellows Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1