The Suffering (film)

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The Suffering
The Suffering 2016 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Hamilton
Screenplay byRobert Hamilton
Marco Scola
Produced byRobert Hamilton
Marco Scola
Brandon Rose
StarringPhil Amico
Nick Apostolides
Elizabeth Deo
Music byLianne Ward
Production
companies
Capture Glass Pictures
Reclusive Cinema
Release date
  • July 29, 2016 (2016-07-29)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Suffering is a 2016 American horror/thriller film directed by Robert Hamilton, co-written by Hamilton and Marco Scola, and starring Phil Amico, Nick Apostolides, and Elizabeth Deo. It was released in the United States on July 29, 2016.

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Plot

Henry Dawles, a property appraiser, begins an assignment at an isolated rural farm owned by the enigmatic Mr Remiel. He finds himself trapped and haunted by unearthly beings.

Cast

Critical reception

In his review for the Los Angeles Times , Noel Murray wrote, "Give credit to writer-director Robert Hamilton for trying something subtler than the average B-movie, but his film could've used a few more cheap shocks". [1]

Reviewing for Starburst , Martin Unsworth gave The Suffering a score of eight stars from ten. He considered that "The Suffering is incredibly well acted, beautifully shot (making great use of the locations), and manages to build up an eerie atmosphere from the very start." [2]

Decay Horror Mag gave "The Suffering" a score of three and a half stars from five, and wrote, "Horror enthusiasts and cinefiles will appreciate the creative direction" ... "Hamilton and Scola designed a screenplay with key elements infused into every scene." [3]

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References

  1. "The Suffering". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  2. "THE SUFFERING - STARBURST Magazine". starburstmagazine.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  3. "Suffering Excels in Psychological Horror -Film Review - DecayMag". decaymag.com. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2018.