Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Derek Lee | ... | Derek | |
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Clif Prowse | ... | Clif |
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Michael Gill | ... | Michael Gill |
Baya Rehaz | ... | Audrey | |
Benjamin Zeitoun | ... | Maurice | |
Zach Gray | ... | Zachary Gray (as Zachary Gray) | |
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Jason Lee | ... | Jason |
Edo Van Breemen | ... | Edo Van Breeman (as Edo Van Breeman) | |
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Gary Redekop | ... | Dr. Redekop |
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Lily Py Lee | ... | Derek's Mom |
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Ellen Ferguson | ... | Club Girl |
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Chiara Caggiati | ... | Waitress |
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Domenico Di Michele | ... | Restaurant Guest |
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Susie Barrow | ... | Restaurant Guest |
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Lise Bertram | ... | Restaurant Guest |
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. Written by CBS Films
This movie is a good example of what storytelling, believable narrative,character interplay and balanced action is ALL about. I was unacquainted with the sub-genre of this film and went into it expecting to let it unfold as a cautionary tale, in a similar manner as the movie Contracted. It is really rare,in my opinion, to actually stay interested as a film develops its characters and back-story. The solid acting, quirky dialog,pace and storyline are interesting enough that the viewer is content to watch as Derek and Clif prepare to undertake filming the vacation of a lifetime. Afflicted manages to avoid sticky,boring clichés and deliver some real thrills as the story and palpable desperation begins to unfold. Without giving away too much of the plot, I will say that this movie is EASILY one of my favorites in a much over-used genre, and the sympathetic, believable protagonists in the film will really keep you caring what happens to them next. Stick around for the credits and enjoy this refreshing, intense and superbly done film. Cheers!