The Belko Experiment
| The Belko Experiment | |
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| Directed by | Greg McLean |
| Produced by | |
| Written by | James Gunn |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Cinematography | Luis David Sansas |
| Edited by | Julia Wong |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Belko Experiment is a 2016 American horror film[3] directed by Greg McLean and written by James Gunn. The film stars John Gallagher, Jr., Tony Goldwyn, Adria Arjona, and Melonie Diaz. Filming began on June 1, 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia. The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2016. The film is scheduled to be released on March 17, 2017, in the United States, by Blumhouse Tilt and Orion Pictures.
Plot
In a dark social experiment, a group of 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogota, Colombia and ordered by an unknown voice coming from the company's intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed.
Cast
- John Gallagher Jr. as Mike Pelk, an employee at the Belko Corporation[4]
- Tony Goldwyn as Barry Norris, the COO of Belko[5]
- Adria Arjona as Leandra Jerez, Norris' assistant[6]
- John C. McGinley as Wendell Dukes, a socially awkward top executive[7]
- Melonie Diaz as Dany Wilkins, a new hire at Belko[8]
- Josh Brener as Keith McLure, a tech worker[9]
- Michael Rooker as Bud Melks, Belko's head of maintenance[10]
- David Del Rio as Roberto Jerez[9]
- Stephen Blackehart as Brian Vargas, an interpreter[9]
- Rusty Schwimmer as Peggy Displasia, Pelk's secretary[9]
- Sean Gunn as Marty Espenscheid, a cafeteria worker[11]
- Abraham Benrubi as Chet Valincourt, Espencheid's best friend[12][11]
- David Dastmalchian as Alonso "Lonny" Crane, a maintenance worker under Melks[11]
- Gail Bean as Leota Hynek, a worker who befriends Wilkins[11]
- Valentine Miele as Ross Reynolds, a sales representative for Belko[11]
- Joe Fria as Robert Hickland[13]
- Owain Yeoman as Terry Winters[9]
- Benjamin Byron Davis as Antonio Fowler[13]
- James Earl as Evan, Belko's only security guard[13]
- Brent Sexton as Vince Agostino, Belko's head of human resources[13]
- Mikaela Hoover as Raziya Memarian, Agostino's assistant[13]
- Gamal Dillard as Executive Held Hostage
- Brett Favre as high quality salesman for copper knee bandages
Production
On March 31, 2015, James Gunn posted on Facebook about his upcoming thriller film, The Belko Experiment, to which he wrote the script and was intended to produce along with Peter Safran. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was set to finance the film, while Greg McLean was set to direct.[14] The film is about an American company based in South America and its employees are ordered to kill each other or be killed.[15]
Casting
On May 18, 2015, John Gallagher Jr. joined the cast.[4] On May 19, 2015, Tony Goldwyn joined the cast.[5] On May 20, 2015, Melonie Diaz was cast in the film.[8] On May 22, 2015, Michael Rooker joined the cast.[10] On May 28, 2015, Gunn's brother Sean Gunn was cast in the film, along with Steve Agee, David Dastmalchian, Gail Bean, and Valentine Miele.[11] On June 1, 2015, Gunn announced on his Twitter feed that David Del Rio, Stephen Blackehart, Josh Brener, and Rusty Schwimmer had joined the cast.[9] On June 2, 2015, Gunn announced on his Facebook page that Joe Fria, Benjamin Byron Davis, James Earl, Brent Sexton, and Mikaela Hoover were also cast.[13]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on June 1, 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia.[15][16] and concluded on July 12, 2015.[17]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2016.[18] Shortly after, Blumhouse Tilt, Orion Pictures and High Top Releasing acquired U.S distribution rights to the film, and set it for a March 17, 2017, release.[19][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- 1 2 "Untitled Blumhouse Tilt Horror". Movie Insider. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/belko-experiment-red-band-trailer-james-gunn-reveals-first-look-office-based-horror-movie-1594384
- 1 2 Dave McNary (2015-05-18). "James Gunn Taps 'Newsroom' Star John Gallagher Jr. for 'Belko Experiment'". Variety. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (2015-05-19). "Tony Goldwyn Joins 'The Belko Experiment' Movie From James Gunn". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ↑ "James Gunn on Twitter: "I'd like to welcome the magically talented @adriaarjonaa and @OYeoman to the cast of #TheBelkoExperiment! facebook.com/jgunn/posts/10152703675651157"". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ↑ "John C. McGinley Joins 'The Belko Experiment'; 'The Magnificent Seven' Adds Two". Deadline. 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (2015-05-20). "Melonie Diaz Joins 'Belko Experiment'; Sam Hazeldine Cast In 'The Huntsman'". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "James Gunn on Twitter: "Meet #TheBelkoExperiment's employees @David_DelRio, Josh Brener, Rusty Schwimmer @blackehart"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- 1 2 Dave McNary (2015-05-22). "'Walking Dead' Star Michael Rooker Joins 'Belko Experiment'". Variety. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Barton, Steve (2015-05-29). "Several More Sign Up for The Belko Experiment". Dread Central. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ↑ "IMDb page for project". IMDb Pro. IMDb. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "James Gunn - Okay. My fingers are getting worn out from...". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (March 31, 2015). "James Gunn, MGM Moving Forward on 'Belco Experiment'". variety.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- 1 2 McMillan, Graeme (March 31, 2015). "James Gunn Unveils Film Project 'The Belco Experiment'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 6/1/15: James Gunn Starts Shooting 'The Belko Experiment', Michael Keaton Begins Mcdonald's Biopic 'The Founder' & More". ssninsider.com. June 1, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Greg McLean on Twitter".
- ↑ "The Belko Experiment". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 11, 2016). "Finally! A Toronto Deal! BH Tilt Lands Orion's 'The Belko Experiment'". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 11, 2016.