The Poughkeepsie Tapes

January 3rd, 2009







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The Poughkeepsie Tapes

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Plot
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house...

Release Year: 2007

Rating: 6.4/10 (2,480 voted)

Director: John Erick Dowdle

Stars: Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Samantha Robson

Storyline
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.

Writers: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle

Cast:
Stacy Chbosky - Cheryl Dempsey
Ben Messmer - Ed
Samantha Robson - Samantha
Ivar Brogger - Leonard Schway
Lou George - Felton Lewis
Amy Lyndon - Alice Endrisart
Michael Lawson - Simon Alray
Ron Harper - Mike Moakes
Kim Kenny - Pam Frears
Iris Bahr - Psychiatrist
Scott Beehner - Jason Ribling
Adarsha Benjamin - Victim 2
Kelli Bielema - Jane Gerber
Linda Bisesti - Sandra Willets
Lisa Black - Victoria Dempsey

Taglines: The Terror is Real



Details

Official Website: MGM [United States] |

Release Date: 3 Jan 2009

Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

Quotes:
Ed: If i take the gag off, will you do something for me?



User Review

This is a gem.

Rating: 9/10

I'm so incredibly tired of the sequel-slash-remake factory of Hollywood horror. This film is a very welcome change.

I've heard some criticism of the performances, and I cannot concur. The lead actress who portrayed Cheryl Dempsey did a really wonderful job. The slight unevenness adds to the realistic feel of the film. Without giving anything away, I must say that the true horror is not to be found within the videotaped torture. As brutal and horrific as that is, the real frightening stuff lies in the aftermath.

The writer & director Brothers Dowdle were present at the Tribeca screening which I attended along with two of the actors. The brief Q & A after the film was thoroughly enjoyable. Envisioned as the first part of a trilogy, this is not to be missed by fans of the serial killer genre. I'm looking forward to the next installment.





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