The Void Walkers
A Lovecraftian horror trapped in a hospital of nightmares.
The Void is a 2016 Canadian Lovecraftian horror film written and directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie, and produced by Jonathan Bronfman and Casey Walker. It stars Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh, Daniel Fathers, Kathleen Munroe, and Ellen Wong.
Quick Facts
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- Not an official faction
Lore & Background
The plot follows a small group of people who become trapped in a hospital by a gathering of hooded cultists and grotesque creatures. The creature effects were crowdfunded on Indiegogo and raised $82,510, while the film's funding was done through traditional channels by the production company. It premiered at the 2016 Fantastic Fest and later at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.
Reader's Guide
The film was given a limited theatrical release on May 21, 2017, in the United Kingdom and the United States, and on April 17 in Canada, initially opening in 31 theaters before expanding to 50. It earned approximately $55,000 on its opening weekend, and grossed $149,365 during its release. The Void received positive reviews from critics, with many citing comparison to horror films from the 1980s.
Did You Know?
- The film was shot in Sault Ste. Marie at the former location of Sir James Dunn Collegiate and Vocational School, which was demolished in 2016.
- The soundtrack of The Void was released by Death Waltz Recordings on 4 October 2017.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, The Void holds a 77% approval rating based on 75 reviews.
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