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Questions about Session 9

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who directed the 2001 film Session 9?

Brad Anderson directed the 2001 film Session 9. He had previously directed two romantic comedies before making this his first foray into horror.

Where was the movie Session 9 filmed in 2001?

Production took place inside the disused Danvers State Mental Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. Most of the filming occurred within a small section of the building because the rest was deemed unsafe for shooting.

When did the film Session 9 premiere and release to theaters?

Session 9 premiered at the Fantasia Festival in July 2001 before releasing to theaters on August 10. It ended its American theatrical run on October 18 grossing $378,176.

What is the plot summary of the film Session 9 about Mike and Hank?

Mike discovers a box containing nine audio-taped therapy sessions with Mary Hobbes while surveying the job site. The story follows Hank who finds antique silver dollar coins and encounters a lobotomy pick before disappearing entirely.

Why does the character Gordon attack Craig in the film Session 9?

Gordon pulls the lobotomy pick from Hank's eye and stabs it into Craig's after witnessing Gordon standing over Hank barely alive. In a dissociated state, Gordon recounts murdering each of his men as well as Wendy, his daughter, and their dog after she spilled boiling water on him.