The Waiting Place
“There are some places you should not go...”
Synopsis
Two escaped convicts hold up in a desolate psychiatric hospital while they await their "ride to freedom". Having little to do but talk about their past crimes, a growing conflict develops, enhanced by the dark mood of the grim setting. The desolate hospital effectively becomes a character in this slow building psychlogical thriller, leading to a bloody, not totally expected ending.
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The Waiting Place trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristobal Araus Lobos
- Screenplay & Story
- Dane Giraud, Cristobal Araus Lobos
- Original Score
- Andrew McMillian
- Original Title
- The Waiting Place
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristobal Araus Lobos
Dane Giraud, Cristobal Araus Lobos
Andrew McMillian
Paul Tomlins
Campbell Farquhar
Robert Rowe
Department Leadership Roster
Cristobal Araus Lobos
Director
Robert Rowe
Producer
Paul Tomlins
Director of Photography
Andrew McMillian
Original Music Composer
Dane Giraud
Screenplay
Campbell Farquhar
Editor
Louise Rae
Costume Design
Cristobal Araus Lobos
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waiting Place
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What is The Waiting Place about?
Two escaped convicts hold up in a desolate psychiatric hospital while they await their "ride to freedom". Having little to do but talk about their past crimes, a growing conflict develops, enhanced by the dark mood of the grim setting. The desolate hospital effectively becomes a character in this slow building psychlogical thriller, leading to a bloody, not totally expected ending.
Who directed The Waiting Place?
The Waiting Place was directed by Cristobal Araus Lobos.
Who stars in The Waiting Place?
The principal cast of The Waiting Place includes Dave Perrett, Dane Giraud, Vadim Ledogorov, Michelle Langstone, Belinda Heaslip.
When was The Waiting Place released and how long is it?
The Waiting Place was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waiting Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waiting Place was composed by Andrew McMillian.