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The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

The Taking (original title)
R | | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | 21 October 2014 (USA)
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An elderly woman battling Alzheimer's disease agrees to let a film crew document her condition, but what they discover is something far more sinister going on.

Director:

Adam Robitel

Writers:

Adam Robitel, Gavin Heffernan

Stars:

Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay, Michelle Ang | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jill Larson ... Deborah Logan
Anne Ramsay ... Sarah Logan
Michelle Ang ... Mia Medina
Brett Gentile ... Gavin
Jeremy DeCarlos ... Luis
Ryan Cutrona ... Harris
Tonya Bludsworth ... Sheriff Tweed
Anne Bedian ... Dr. Nazir
Randell Haynes Randell Haynes ... Dr. Schiffer
Jeffrey Woodard ... Father Vitali
Julianne Taylor ... Cara (as Julianne Elizabeth Taylor)
Dave Blamy ... Cara's Father
Melissa Lozoff ... Cara's Mother (as Melissa Ann Lozoff)
Bo Keister ... Officer John Donato
Kevin A. Campbell Kevin A. Campbell ... Henry Desjardins
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Storyline

What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable malevolence threatens to tear the very fabric of sanity from them all. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

fake documentary | found footage | disease | alzheimer's disease | evil | See All (246) »

Taglines:

Evil lives within you.

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent content, language and brief nudity | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2014 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Taking of Deborah Logan See more »

Filming Locations:

North Carolina, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bad Hat Harry Productions, Jeff Rice Films, Casadelic Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

Not screened for critics. See more »

Goofs

When a possessed Deborah is shown trying to consume the cancer girl, the girl's neck "folds" like an accordion, revealing it to be a dummy prop. See more »

Quotes

Mia Medina: The story of Alzheimers is never about one person. My PhD thesis film posits that this insidious disease not only destroys the patient but has a physiological on the primary caregiver.
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References Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969) See more »

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Horror Sleeper is a Unknown Gem
25 October 2014 | by Soundchaser2013 – See all my reviews

This little gem scores big on the creep factor and for the overall suspense throughout the film. Kudos goes out to director Adam Robitel...I'll be keeping you under my proverbial radar for your future endeavors. Jill Larson's portrayal of Deborah is top notch, she's an "Thespian Extraordinaire". The rest of the cast also did an excellent job of supporting the main character. After viewing,(late night and no lights), I resorted to switching on ESPN Sportscenter for some much needed detox and a cup of tea before retiring for the night, even then, it was a restless night's sleep. Do yourself a big favor and watch this movie with knowing very little about it...best not to read any further reviews, especially ones that critique the storyline.
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