The Purgation (2015)

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The Purgation (2015) poster

Ever since she was a little girl, Iris has wanted to be a filmmaker. For the last five years though, she's been trapped working in reality television, directing episodes for a series that's barely able to compete with Ghost Hunters. Iris sees her big chance to prove herself when she gets sent on assignment to her hometown of Black Falls, a small town harboring an abandoned insane asylum that has a dark history of excessive shock therapy. Filming inside the asylum brings back childhood memories for Iris, memories of sneaking into the asylum with her friends to shoot homemade horror movies. Little does Iris know, her life is about to imitate her art.

Director: Elaine Chu
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Chester
Cinematography: John Hale
Editing: Juliette Edwards
Production: Sicker & Sweeter Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

asylum, purgatory, spirit, evil nun, childhood, woman director

More Films by Director: Elaine Chu
More Films in Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Purgation about?
Ever since she was a little girl, Iris has wanted to be a filmmaker. For the last five years though, she's been trapped working in reality television, directing episodes for a series that's barely able to compete with Ghost Hunters. Iris sees her big chance to prove herself when she gets sent on assignment to her hometown of Black Falls, a small town harboring an abandoned insane asylum that has a dark history of excessive shock therapy. Filming inside the asylum brings back childhood memories for Iris, memories of sneaking into the asylum with her friends to shoot homemade horror movies. Little does Iris know, her life is about to imitate her art.
Who directed The Purgation?
The Purgation was directed by Elaine Chu.
Who stars in The Purgation?
The Purgation stars Tiffany Kieu, Kat Johnston, Kate Dauphin, Tom Walsh, Corey Fabyan, Megan Truong.
How long is The Purgation?
The Purgation has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Purgation?
The Purgation is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
Where was The Purgation produced?
The Purgation was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Purgation?
The themes of The Purgation include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.