Viral (2016 American film)
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| Music by | Rob Simonsen |
| Cinematography | Magdalena Gorka |
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| Distributed by | Dimension Films |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $551,760[1] |
Viral is a 2016 American science fiction horror film directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost, directed from a screenplay by Christopher B. Landon and Barbara Marshall. It stars Sofia Black D'Elia, Analeigh Tipton, Travis Tope, Colson Baker, and Michael Kelly. The film was released on July 29, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand, by Dimension Films.[2]
Plot
Two high-school aged sisters, Stacey and Emma, are stuck at home alone after an outbreak of a parasitic infection reaches their quiet little town and they are put under quarantine.
Cast
- Sofia Black-D'Elia as Emma Drakeford
- Analeigh Tipton as Stacey Drakeford
- Travis Tope as Evan Klein
- Colson Baker as CJ
- Michael Kelly as Michael Drakeford
- John Cothran, Jr. as Mr. Toomey
- Stoney Westmoreland as Bill
- Linzie Grey as Gracie Lemay
- Judyann Elder as Mrs. Toomey
- Philip Labes as Gangly Kid
- Brianne Howey as Tara Dannelly
Production
On April 29, 2014, it was announced Analeigh Tipton had been cast in the lead role of the film, with Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost directing the film, with Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions producing the film.[3] On May 1, 2014, it was announced Sofia Black D'Elia had been cast in the role of Emma.[4] On May 14, 2014, it was announced Linzie Grey had been cast in the film as Gracie, Emma's best friend.[5] On May 23, 2014, it was announced Michael Kelly had been cast as Emma's father.[6]
Release
In May 2015, Dimension Films set the film for a February 19, 2016, release date.[7] In January 2016, it was announced the film had been pulled from the schedule.[8] When Filmyard Holdings sold Miramax to beIN Media Group on March 2, 2016, Miramax was no longer the production company of Viral.[9][10] The film was released on July 29, 2016, through video on demand prior to being released in home-media formats on August 2, 2016.[11]
References
- ↑ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=viral.htm
- ↑ Miska, Brad (June 21, 2016). "‘Viral’ is Going to Infect People On Home Video". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (April 29, 2014). "Analeigh Tipton Set For Blumhouse / IM Global / Dimension Thriller ‘Viral’ From ‘Catfish’ Directing Duo". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (May 1, 2014). "Sofia Black-D’Elia To Star In Blumhouse / IM Global / Dimension Outbreak Thriller ‘Viral’". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ The Deadline Team (May 14, 2014). "Catherine Keener, Kiernan Shipka, Anton Yelchin & More Join ‘The Greens Are Gone’; Linzie Gray Cast In ‘Viral’". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ The Deadline Team (May 23, 2014). "Devon Bostick Cast In ‘Regression’; Michael Kelly Goes ‘Viral’". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ MrDisgusting (May 21, 2015). "‘Paranormal Activity’ Directors’ Horror Goes ‘Viral’ In 2016". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (January 8, 2016). "Outbreak Thriller ‘Viral’ Forgoes Theatrical Release". Variety.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ http://deadline.com/2016/03/bein-media-group-acquires-miramax-1201713199/
- ↑ https://beinmediagroup.com/article/bein-media-group-acquires-miramax/
- ↑ Barton, Steve (June 21, 2016). "Viral Goes Viral in August". Dread Central. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
External links
- Viral on IMDb
- Viral at Rotten Tomatoes