Captive State (2019)

Set in a Chicago neighborhood nearly a decade after an occupation by an extraterrestrial force, 'Captive State' explores the lives on both sides of the conflict - the collaborators and dissidents.

Director:

Rupert Wyatt

Writers:

Erica Beeney, Rupert Wyatt

Stars:

John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Goodman	...	William Mulligan
Ashton Sanders	...	Gabriel Drummond
Jonathan Majors	...	Rafe Drummond
Vera Farmiga	...	Jane Doe
Kevin Dunn	...	Commissioner Eugene Igoe
James Ransone	...	Patrick Ellison
Alan Ruck	...	Charles Rittenhouse
Madeline Brewer	...	Rula
Machine Gun Kelly	...	Jurgis (as Colson Baker)
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Kermode
Ben Daniels	...	Daniel
Caitlin Ewald	...	Anita
Lawrence Grimm	...	Evan Hayes
Guy Van Swearingen	...	Eddie the Priest
Elena Marisa Flores	...	Flores (as Elena Flores)

Storyline

Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system - and dissent among the populace.

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Plot Keywords:

alien invasion | resistance | apocalypse | dystopia | year 2028 | 

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Taglines:

The Phoenix Will Rise!

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action, some sexual content, brief language and drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

At 36:08 the graffiti behind Gabe warns: "YOU'RE/BEING/WATCHED".

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Goofs

When dialing via analog phone line, as shown in the movie, you dial a phone number, not an IP.

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Quotes

Kermode: [on the resistance] They don't exist
William Mulligan: [snorts] That's what they said about aliens

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Crazy Credits

During the beginning of the end credits, a map of the world is shown with listed locations where human rebellions have achieved victory against the aliens, across America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Connections

References Scarface (1983)

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Soundtracks

Pozemis
Written by Rokas Grajauskas, Kipras Pugaciukas, Arunas Blazys, Karolis Levarauskas and Kestutis Balciunas
Performed by Jama & W
Courtesy of Jama & W c/o Modiba Productions

User Reviews

I gave it an 8 for creative force.

I could not help but admire this dark film and feel...it was a prequel to 10 Cloverfield Lane. Remember that movie, where John Goodman is locked in an underground facility and takes a girl hostage. If you have not seen it, you should. Though different creative forces behind the two movies, for me, it fit perfectly with my imagination. I watched this on Showtime and really enjoyed it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Captive State

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,131,525, 17 March 2019

Gross USA:

$5,958,315

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$8,808,611

Company Credits

Production Co:

Participant, Lightfuse & Gettaway, Amblin Partners

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1