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Bad Building

Bad Building (2015)

Jun 23, 2015 1h 15m Horror

The Desmond - the building's pleasant sounding name hides a troubled past. The high rise has a long history of fires, murders, madness and even colonial era genocide upon the site. The towering building has stood empty for the better part of a century and even squatters dare not enter it's fortress like walls. But now Johnny Craig, the host of the popular TV paranormal investigation show 'America's Most Haunted' is planning to do a prime-time special from inside The Desmond. With no known way in, or out, Craig has contacted a group of urban explorers to help him and his film crew enter the building. But when Craig and his team set foot inside The Desmond the events that caused the building to be abandoned in the first place begin to repeat.

Directed by Philip Granger

Cast

Kayla Lynn Lewis

Jace

Yuki Morita
Yuki Morita

Hiroko

Havana Guppy
Havana Guppy

Ghost Girl

Will E. McDonald
Will E. McDonald

Chud

Taylor Hastings
Taylor Hastings

Linda

Simone Alexander

TV Producer

Kindall Charters

Native Ghost

Regan Ross
Regan Ross

Sam

Meghan Roche

Amanda

Jimmy Breau

Johnny Craig

Crew

Director
  • Philip Granger
Writer
  • Philip Granger
  • Jeff O'Brien

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Bad Building presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Philip Granger brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Bad Building took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 75 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 113 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 253 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 2015, when this film is released:
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: June 23, 2015
  • Runtime: 1h 15m

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video
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