Antiviral
“What If You Could Feel Like They Do... We Can Help.”
Synopsis
Syd March is employed at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-09
Top Cast
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Caleb Landry Jones
Syd March
Sarah Gadon
Hannah Geist
Malcolm McDowell
Dr. Abendroth
Joe Pingue
Arvid
Sheila McCarthy
Dev Harvey
Douglas Smith
Edward Porris
Wendy Crewson
Mira Tesser
Nicholas Campbell
Dorian
James Cade
Levine
Dawn Greenhalgh
Jane
Lara Jean Chorostecki
Michelle
Salvatore Antonio
Topp
Elitsa Bako
Vera
Reid Morgan
Derek Lessing
Nenna Abuwa
Aria Noble
Katie Bergin
Candyce
Lisa Berry
Receptionist
Ian O'Brien
Tex
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysCannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 19, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$123K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$3.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandon Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Cronenberg
- Original Score
- E.C. Woodley
- Original Title
- Antiviral
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $123K
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films, TF1 International, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Cronenberg
Brandon Cronenberg
E.C. Woodley
Karim Hussain
Matthew Hannam
Niv Fichman, Victor Loewy, Mark Slone
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Cronenberg
Director
Niv Fichman
Producer
Karim Hussain
Director of Photography
Arvinder Greywal
Production Design
Matthew Hannam
Editor
Patrick Antosh
Costume Design
E.C. Woodley
Original Music Composer
Brandon Cronenberg
Writer
Eric Bryson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antiviral
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Antiviral about?
Syd March is employed at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate.
Who directed Antiviral?
Antiviral was directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
Who stars in Antiviral?
The principal cast of Antiviral includes Caleb Landry Jones, Sarah Gadon, Malcolm McDowell, Joe Pingue, Sheila McCarthy.
When was Antiviral released and how long is it?
Antiviral was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Antiviral?
Antiviral had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $123K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Antiviral?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antiviral was composed by E.C. Woodley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Antiviral?
Antiviral holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).