The Black String (2018)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Horror, Mystery
- 22 Jan 2021 (Germany)
- Movie
After a one-night stand with a mysterious and beautiful woman, Jonathan falls ill and starts to believe that he's the victim of a sinister supernatural plot.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 14 nominations.
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| Frankie Muniz | ... |
Jonathan
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| Blake Webb | ... |
Eric 'The ERC'
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| Chelsea Edmundson | ... |
Dena
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| Richard Handley | ... |
Dr. Jason Ronaldi
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| Cullen Douglas | ... |
Man in Black
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| Colby French | ... |
Mr. Marsh
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| Laura Richardson | ... |
Mrs. Marsh
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| Ravi Patel | ... |
Dr. May
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| Mary K. DeVault | ... |
Melinda
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| Jackie Moore | ... |
Lollypop
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| Bret Green | ... |
Fit Guy Chad
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| Jenny Strubin | ... |
Winter
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| Sharif Ibrahim | ... |
Orderly Wally
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| Angie DeGrazia | ... |
The Wife
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| Alexander Ward | ... |
The Entity
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| Carshénah Jefferson | ... |
Stoic Nurse
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Sarah Scott | ... |
Nurse
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Sylvia Kochinski | ... |
Chatline Girl
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| Gary Sievers | ... |
Homeless Mike
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Christina Lo | ... |
Hitchhiker
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| Curtis Nelson | ... |
Orderly Ben
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| Sanae Loutsis | ... |
Isabella
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Maria Diane | ... |
Mrs. Everly
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| Skylar T. Adams | ... |
Officer Flynn
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Brandon McCarty | ... |
Officer O'Brien
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| Jeff Hilliard | ... |
Undercover Cop
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Mark Hayes | ... |
Officer #2
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| Roberto Montesinos | ... |
Gas Station Owner
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| Sandra Benton | ... |
Diner Waitress
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Julian Fletcher | ... |
Orderly
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Dan Acor | ... |
Orderly
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Ian Perez | ... |
Orderly / Extra
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Gustavo F. Bolanos | ... |
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(as Gustavo Bolanos)
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Kathryn McGlynn | ... |
Screaming Nurse
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Sierra Handley | ... |
Urgent Care Nurse
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Spencer Handley | ... |
Yelling Patient
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Paige Price | ... |
Crying Patient
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| Octavio Rodriguez | ... |
Chess Player
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Mike Filanowski | ... |
AAS Commercial 'Dead End Job' Guy
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Emilio Morones | ... |
Smoking Skater Kid / Extra
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| Kayli Fortun | ... |
Extra
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| John Wayne Marshall | ... |
Extra
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Cameron Hayes | ... |
Extra
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| Stephen Purvis | ... |
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Brady Webb | ... |
Extra
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Izzy Roos | ... |
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Rachel Vallin | ... |
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Julia Delira | ... |
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Melvin Rodas | ... |
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Jarod Collins | ... |
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Jo Nagle | ... |
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Jarret Ray | ... |
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Directed by
| Brian Hanson | ||
Written by
| Brian Hanson | ... | (written by) & |
| Richard Handley | ... | (written by) |
| Andy Warrener | ... | (story by) & |
| Brian Hanson | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Sheldon Brigman | ... | producer |
| Charles L. Bunce | ... | producer (as Charles Bunce) |
| Kayli Fortun | ... | producer |
| Marisela Handley | ... | associate producer |
| Richard Handley | ... | producer (produced by) (p.g.a.) |
| Brian Hanson | ... | producer (p.g.a.) |
| Sharif Ibrahim | ... | co-producer |
| Shawn Loutsis | ... | executive producer |
| Yani Navas | ... | associate producer (as Yani Navas Hanson) |
| Stephen Purvis | ... | executive producer |
| Madison A. Stevens | ... | executive producer (as Madison Stevens) |
Music by
| Ed Lima | ||
Cinematography by
| John Orphan | ||
Editing by
| William Drucker | ||
Editorial Department
| Dan Edwards | ... | colorist |
| Isaiah Kang | ... | media technician |
| Michael J. O'Brien | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Jeremy Gordon | ||
Production Design by
| Mellanie Urquiza | ||
Costume Design by
| Jessyca Bluwal | ||
Makeup Department
| Dan Gilbert | ... | makeup artist |
| Tim Jarvis | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Leyla D. Nejad | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Erik Porn | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Victor Rios | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Galaxy San Juan | ... | key makeup artist |
| Christina Yu | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Julia Cámara-Calvo | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Liam Finn | ... | first assistant director |
| Nic Fiorina | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Katelyn Flores | ... | art department intern |
| Maria Potapova | ... | art buyer |
| Izzy Roos | ... | set dresser |
| Brady Webb | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Rich Bussey | ... | sound effects editor |
| Cazz Cerkez | ... | sound effects editor |
| Kevin Dippold | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeremy M. Gilleece | ... | sound mixer |
| Kevin Hill | ... | additional re-recording mixer / dialogue editor |
| Rick Santizo | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gerald B. Wolfe | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Bruno Ciccone | ... | visual effects artist |
| Paul DeNigris | ... | visual effects artist |
| Rachel Wyn Garcia-Dunn | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Rachel Wyn Dunn) |
Stunts
| Dan Acor | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Frank Addela | ... | stunt rigger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frank Addelia | ... | still photographer |
| Charles L. Bunce | ... | second unit cinematographer |
| Jarod Collins | ... | key grip |
| Jason H. Guerrero | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ariq Brooks Hannan | ... | best boy electric (as Ariq Hannan) |
| Jorge Hernandez | ... | gaffer |
| Samantha Kelly | ... | second assistant camera |
| Vijeyabhaskaran Mohan | ... | still photographer |
| Taylor Salan | ... | electrician |
Location Management
| Marisela Handley | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Abe Bradshaw | ... | music supervisor |
| Alan M Christopher | ... | Additional Score |
Additional Crew
| Frank Addelia | ... | electronic press kit |
| Tony Baer | ... | stand-in for frankie muniz |
| Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe | ... | legal representative |
| Gustavo F. Bolanos | ... | production assistant |
| Justin Cook | ... | publicist |
| Frank Emis | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Filanowski | ... | production assistant |
| Julian Fletcher | ... | production assistant |
| Piero Galofaro | ... | production assistant |
| Martin A. Gomez | ... | production assistant (as Martin Gomez) / production assistant |
| Sierra Handley | ... | production assistant |
| Spencer Handley | ... | production assistant |
| Kelsey Koch | ... | production assistant |
| John Wayne Marshall | ... | production assistant |
| Kathryn McGlynn | ... | production assistant |
| Emilio Morones | ... | key production assistant |
| Yani Navas | ... | production accountant |
| Ian Perez | ... | production assistant |
| Melvin Rodas | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Goose Scott | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Scott | ... | production assistant |
| Brady Webb | ... | production assistant |
| Carly Wesolowski | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Winslow | ... | police technical advisor |
Thanks
| Mayne Berke | ... | special thanks |
| Curtis Clark | ... | special thanks |
| Sean Covel | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Eric England | ... | very special thanks |
| Travis Fine | ... | very special thanks |
| Patrick Givens | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Handley | ... | grateful thanks |
| Jeremiah Johnson | ... | very special thanks |
| Patrick Kearney | ... | grateful thanks |
| Matthew Kehoe | ... | very special thanks |
| Carsten Kurpanek | ... | very special thanks |
| Eric Layne | ... | very special thanks |
| Alan Pietruszewski | ... | very special thanks |
| Paige Price | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Provost | ... | very special thanks |
| Daniel Rbibo | ... | special thanks |
| Adam Ripp | ... | very special thanks |
| Paul Sanchez | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Emily Schweber | ... | special thanks |
| Annette Stevens | ... | grateful thanks |
| Mark Stolaroff | ... | very special thanks |
| Kelby Thwaits | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Chris Towery | ... | very special thanks |
| Mary Trunk | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Kris Weiss | ... | grateful thanks |
| Elaine Winslow | ... | very special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Grindstone Entertainment Group (2019) (United States) (theatrical)
- 4Digital Media (2019) (United Kingdom)
- Launch Releasing (2020) (France)
- Launch Releasing (2020) (Italy)
- Launch Releasing (2020) (Japan)
- Launch Releasing (2020) (Mexico)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2019) (United States) (DVD)
- Pierrot Le Fou (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pierrot Le Fou (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- SC Movies (2023) (Australia) (video)
- Top Film Distribution (2018) (Ukraine)
Special Effects
- Foxtrot X-Ray (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Endcrawl.com (end titles created with)
- Sound Department (post-production sound services)
- Studio Unknown (post-production sound services)
- Visual Data Media Services (digital asset servicing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jonathan is a lonely twenty-something, stuck in his home town working night shifts at the local convenience store. When an unexpected encounter with a mysterious woman turns his life upside down, Jonathan is stricken by illness and nightmarish visions. Paranoid and desperate, he launches on a quest across the suburbs to find the seductress who started it all. Friends and family believe he's losing his mind, but Jonathan is convinced he's the target of something far more sinister. |
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| Taglines | When Nightmares Become Reality See more » |
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