The Purgation
“There's No Place Like Hell”
Synopsis
Ever since she was a little girl, Iris has wanted to be a filmmaker. For the last five years though, she's been trapped working in reality television, directing episodes for a series that's barely able to compete with Ghost Hunters. Iris sees her big chance to prove herself when she gets sent on assignment to her hometown of Black Falls, a small town harboring an abandoned insane asylum that has a dark history of excessive shock therapy. Filming inside the asylum brings back childhood memories for Iris, memories of sneaking into the asylum with her friends to shoot homemade horror movies. Little does Iris know, her life is about to imitate her art.
Top Cast
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Tiffany Kieu
Iris
Kat Johnston
Eddie
Kate Dauphin
Marlene
Tom Walsh
Derrick
Corey Fabyan
Jacob
Megan Truong
Young Iris
Pearce Joza
Caden
Brian Sounalath
Iris's Father
Martina D'Ovidio
Young Marlene
Alex Gruenenfelder
Young Derrick
Brandon Kirk
The Patient
Ami Sarfati
Sister Agnes
Rachel Parker
Jean
Ken Conklin
The Man
Morgan Christensen
Elvis
Leah Catherine
Hotel Receptionist
B.T. Moorer
Hotel Guest
Maikiko James
Iris's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaine Chu
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine Chu
- Original Score
- Marc Chester
- Original Title
- The Purgation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sicker & Sweeter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaine Chu
Elaine Chu
Marc Chester
John Hale
Juliette Edwards
Stephanie Pascaris, Ken Conklin, Jeremy Cordy, B.T. Moorer, Elaine Chu
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Pascaris
Producer
Juliette Edwards
Editor
Jeremy Cordy
Producer
John Hale
Director of Photography
Elaine Chu
Director
Elaine Chu
Writer
Elaine Chu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purgation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purgation about?
Ever since she was a little girl, Iris has wanted to be a filmmaker. For the last five years though, she's been trapped working in reality television, directing episodes for a series that's barely able to compete with Ghost Hunters. Iris sees her big chance to prove herself when she gets sent on assignment to her hometown of Black Falls, a small town harboring an abandoned insane asylum that has a dark history of excessive shock therapy. Filming inside the asylum brings back childhood memories for Iris, memories of sneaking into the asylum with her friends to shoot homemade horror movies. Little does Iris know, her life is about to imitate her art.
Who directed The Purgation?
The Purgation was directed by Elaine Chu.
Who stars in The Purgation?
The principal cast of The Purgation includes Tiffany Kieu, Kat Johnston, Kate Dauphin, Tom Walsh, Corey Fabyan.
When was The Purgation released and how long is it?
The Purgation was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Purgation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purgation was composed by Marc Chester.