Contracted: Phase II (2015)

Riley searches for a cure to the virus that took over Samantha before it consumes him and the entire world.

Director:

Josh Forbes

Writer:

Craig Walendziak

Stars:

Matt Mercer, Marianna Palka, Morgan Peter Brown

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Mercer	...	Riley
Marianna Palka	...	Crystal Young
Morgan Peter Brown	...	BJ
Anna Lore	...	Harper
Laurel Vail	...	Brenda
Peter Cilella	...	James
John Ennis	...	Special Agent Dalton
Najarra Townsend	...	Samantha
Richard Riehle	...	Deuce Gelman
Suzanne Voss	...	Margie
Charley Koontz	...	Zain
Alice Macdonald	...	Alice Patrick (archive footage)
Ruben Pla	...	Doctor
Caroline Williams	...	Sam's Mom (archive footage)
Joanna Sotomura	...	Debbie

Storyline

Only a few hours after an unfortunate one-night stand, Riley, a social worker, realises that just like Samantha, he too is infected with the necrotic STD, experiencing ominous angry symptoms of the abominable malady. Furthermore, as the highly contagious disease devours his feeble flesh, desperate Riley must try to locate the original patient zero throughout the city of Los Angeles with the intention to find a cure, while at the same time, a driven detective is after him. But in the meantime, the virus keeps spreading while the plague's original carrier is still on the loose.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | detective | std | self surgery | parasite | 

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Taglines:

There's no cure for FEAR.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

At times you can hear Marianna Palka's Scottish accent. She was born and raised in Scotland and moved to New York at the age of 16.

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Goofs

In the convenient store Riley's nose bleeds down to his mouth and onto his teeth then it cuts to him with the blood only on his lip.

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Quotes

James: Just be glad you don't have what Samantha had got.
Riley: Why, what'd she have?
James: Well, you know, they're not really telling me much but my buddy over at the coroner's office said it's some kind of necrotic STD - it's some really gnarly shit.
Riley: Shit?
Riley: Yeah... well you didn't fuck her did you?
James: Neh... What? No.

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Crazy Credits

There is another scene soon after the ending credits.

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Connections

Follows Contracted (2013)

User Reviews

A surprisingly good sequel.

Having thoroughly enjoyed the first installment, I wasn't sure that a sequel could really add much to the general plot line. I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the impressive acting, well rounded characters and introduction of a whole back-story to the original film. This movie works well as both a sequel and a stand alone feature, so you don't have to have seen the first film to enjoy this one. Although lacking the shocking impact of the first, this film is an explanation of the protagonist and their motives, as well as exploring what people have 'Contracted' in more detail and depth. A great new spin on the usual offerings within this genre and well worth an evenings viewing.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Contracted: Phase II

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$180,213

Company Credits

Production Co:

BoulderLight Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1