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Chrysalis

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
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Chrysalis (2014)
Survivors of the apocalypse struggle to survive as they journey across a barren, decayed world and fight off infected creatures that once were human.
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  • Drama
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Joshua and Penelope are survivors of a deadly infection that laid waste to humanity 25 years ago. When they encounter fellow survivor Abira, their lives are forever changed as they fight off... Read allJoshua and Penelope are survivors of a deadly infection that laid waste to humanity 25 years ago. When they encounter fellow survivor Abira, their lives are forever changed as they fight off the remnants of the infected.Joshua and Penelope are survivors of a deadly infection that laid waste to humanity 25 years ago. When they encounter fellow survivor Abira, their lives are forever changed as they fight off the remnants of the infected.

IMDb RATING
4.6/10
966
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  • Director
    • John Klein
  • Writer
    • Ben Kurstin(story)
  • Stars
    • Sara Gorsky
    • Cole Simon
    • Tanya Thai McBride
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  • Director
    • John Klein
  • Writer
    • Ben Kurstin(story)
  • Stars
    • Sara Gorsky
    • Cole Simon
    • Tanya Thai McBride
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    • 23User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 20 nominations

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    Sara Gorsky
    Sara Gorsky
    • Penelopeas Penelope
    Cole Simon
    • Joshuaas Joshua
    Tanya Thai McBride
    • Abiraas Abira
    Clayton Stamper
    • Survivoras Survivor
    Kate Black-Spence
    Kate Black-Spence
    • Anna Costellas Anna Costell
    Nick Cardiff
    Nick Cardiff
    • Bitten Manas Bitten Man
    Jesse Gentry
    • Man at Windowas Man at Window
    Mark Soloff
    • Infectedas Infected
    Mike Molenda
    • Corpseas Corpse
    Moira Begale
    Moira Begale
    • Infectedas Infected
    Matt Bendickson
    • Infectedas Infected
    Carole Bernas
    • Infectedas Infected
    Gregory Bernas
    • Infectedas Infected
    Bill Clark
    • Infectedas Infected
    Katie Clark
    • Infectedas Infected
    Elvis Dardagan
    • Infectedas Infected
    Michael Emeritz
    • Infectedas Infected
    Frank Gaba
    • Infectedas Infected
    • Director
      • John Klein
    • Writer
      • Ben Kurstin(story)
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    Chrysalis is a post-apocalyptic horror film, set 25 years after a biological terrorist attack unleashes a virus upon the world, transforming much of humanity into vicious creatures and laying waste to civilization. The remnants and survivors have staggered about for years, as the "infected" slowly starve and die off. Our story follows Joshua (Cole Simon) and Penelope (Sara Gorsky), two such survivors who have banded together in the hope of rescuing others and hopefully rebuilding civilization. When they encounter Abira, the lone survivor of another group, their worlds and goals are irrevocably altered, and they must face new and terrifying challenges if they are to survive. —John Klein
    • zombie survival
    • low budget film
    • zombie horror
    • hope
    • despair
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      • The infection is spreading.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and gore, and a scene of sexuality/nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The idea for the script came when screenwriter Ben Kurstin was driving through Harvey, a town on the south side of Chicago, and passed by the old Dixie Square Mall where the car chase mall scene was filmed for the movie "The Blues Brothers." It was closed in November of 1978 and has been slowly falling apart ever since. Seeing it as a great location for a post apocalyptic movie, he began writing Chrysalis...but well before production started, the mall was torn down.
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    7/10
    Like it more than hated it
    Newsflash, this was a low budget movie.

    I definitely enjoyed the scenery. This was a B Movie. Acting was mediocre at best. Did enjoy the character development for the main parts. But, really, there are only 3 that had to be developed.

    I couldn't figure out where it was filmed, but it was most definitely a good location to film this movie. It made me jump at times, which is what a movie of this caliber is supposed to do. I did enjoy the relationship the 2 main characters had. Not enough gore for me, but again, I am sure they had to deal with the budget. Overall, considering it was a low budget movie, it was well done. Nice to see that movies of this caliber gets played. I would recommend this movie to a friend, or date night with that special someone. So, pop some popcorn and let it play.

    Bottom line... It was not a waste of my 99 minutes!
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    • jorgeugarte
    • Jul 25, 2014

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Glass City Films (United States)
      • Official Blog
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Battle Apocalypse
    • Filming locations
      • Gary, Indiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • CNGM Pictures
      • FOUR Productions
      • Glass City Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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