Unrest (2006)

Director:

Jason Todd Ipson

Writers:

Chris Billett (screenplay)
Jason Todd Ipson (screenplay)

Release Date:

24 lokakuu 2007 (Philippines)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

The First Film To Use Real Bodies

Plot:

A young pathology med student suspects that the spirit of a dead cadaver in the hospital morgue where she works is killing off all those who handle or desecrate the body.

Plot Keywords:

Anatomy | Morgue | Medical School | Dead Body | Hospital

Awards:

5 wins

Cast

Corri English	...	Alison Blanchard
Marisa Petroro	...	Alita Covas
Ben Livingston	...	Ivan Verbukh
Abner Genece	...	Malcolm Little
Derrick O'Connor	...	Dr. Blackwell
Scot Davis	...	Brian Cross
Joshua Alba	...	Carlos Aclar
Jay Jablonski	...	Rick O'Connor
Reb Fleming	...	Dr. Saltz
Anna Johnson	...	Jennifer
J.C. Cunningham	...	Medical Records
Terence Goodman	...	Officer
Rhett Willman	...	Security

Also Known As:

The Possession (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence/gore, nudity and some language.

Runtime:

88 min | Germany:85 min (European Film Market)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA (2007) | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-13 | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-18 (self applied) | UK:15 | Peru:18

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company:

Asgaard Entertainment

Goofs:

Errors in geography: The Aztec civilization only existed in Mesoamerica, a region which is situated in central Mexico, not in Brazil.

Quotes:

Alison Blanchard: I think there's something wrong with my corpse.

8 Films to Die For Horror Fest Reviews .2: Unrest

Unrest focuses on a young girl (very hot young girl) named Alison who is a med student assigned to doing biopsies in the name of education. The problem is the person she is about to work on dabbled into some occult issues and now her soul is not at rest. I really hate when that happens don't you!!! All I can say is as you will see me say about a lot of films at this fest is missed opportunity. This movie had the potential to be a very effective and creepy movie but in the end turns out to be a shallow example of what could have been done with the subject matter at hand. You will see lots of dead bodies in this film, unfortunately they are that way not by a benevolent spirit ripping people to shreds but because we are dealing with a medical school and cadaver carving is part of the studies.

Not to say we do not get some kills as we do and sometimes the film does seem like it may take us to a freaky place but unfortunately it never gets to where you would like it and ends up turning into a by the numbers modern day hodgepodge of ideas. I really was into this movie for the first half but by the time we get to anything really interesting going on (despite the very interesting beginning sequences) most people will have more than likely checked out.

I would have to say that this is a prime example of a rental title. To see this at a theater I felt cheated but to have seen this at home it would not have been all that bad. In the end I give Unrest the infamous: 5/10: Average. It has its ups and downs and a hot lead but even that cannot save it from middle of the road horror. Rental material for all those interested, just do not expect anything great!!!