Who directed the 2001 film Session 9?
Brad Anderson directed the 2001 film Session 9. He had previously built a career crafting gentle romantic comedies like Next Stop Wonderland and Happy Accidents before delivering this psychological horror film.
Questions about Session 9
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where was the film Session 9 shot on location?
The film Session 9 was shot on location in the actual disused Danvers State Mental Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. Most of the film was shot in a small section of the building because the rest was deemed unsafe for shooting.
What year did the film Session 9 premiere at the Fantasia Festival?
The film Session 9 premiered at the Fantasia Festival in July 2001. It played on 30 screens in theaters on August 10 and ended its American theatrical run on October 18.
Who composed the score for the film Session 9?
The score for the film Session 9 was composed by the Seattle-based experimental band Climax Golden Twins. The soundtrack was released on the 21st of August 2001 through Milan Records.
What real-life case inspired the plot of the film Session 9?
The film Session 9 was inspired by the Richard Rosenthal case, a murder that took place in Boston in the mid-1990s. This real-life tragedy involved a man killing his wife after she accidentally burnt his dinner and cutting out her heart and lungs.