The Sickhouse
The Sickhouse | |
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Directed by | Curtis Radclyffe |
Written by | Romla Walker |
Produced by | Charlotte Wontner and Shripal Morakhia |
Starring | Gina Philips Alex Hassell Kellie Shirley Andrew Knott |
Edited by | Joe Pisani and Kate Evans |
Music by | Richard Fox and Lauren Yason |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Sickhouse is a 2008 horror film, directed by Curtis Radclyffe, produced by Charlotte Wontner and starring Gina Philips, Kellie Shirley and Alex Hassell.[1]
Plot
Anna is an ambitious young archaeologist who desperately needs the kudos of an important find, but her work is ruined when the authorities suddenly shut down the old hospital in which she is working. Plague spores contaminate its medieval foundations. Anna is convinced that this ancient plague site holds an even darker secret. In her research she has stumbled on a murderous pattern of unexplained child deaths. This is a very
Reaching for a mysterious ancient artifact, she slips and falls. Meanwhile, Nick's 21st birthday celebrations are culminating in chaos. He just wanted a good night out with girlfriend Joolz, best mate Steve, and Steve's younger brother, Clive. But a little innocent joy-riding goes badly wrong. After a fatal hit-and-run the teenagers hide out in the hospital and their fates become intertwined with Anna's. With luckless synchronicity, two worlds collide and the ancient force that has snared the young people starts to play out its cruel game. Anna has unwittingly resurrected the
Anna works against the clock to unlock the secrets of the murderous plague doctor. In a twisted version of Alice
Cast
- Gina Philips as Anna
- Alex Hassell as Nick
- Kellie Shirley as Joolz
- Andrew Knott as Steve
- Jack Bailey as Clive
- John Lebar as the Plague Doctor
- Romla Walker as Professor Joan Holland
- Tom Wontner as Frank
- Gregg Harris as Dave
- Abe Buckoke as the Ragged Boy
References
- ^ "The Sickhouse (2007)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
External links
- The Sickhouse at IMDb