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For many years now, exorcisms have been a staple of horror films. From “The Exorcist” to “The Conjuring,” these films provide a view of the world beyond our own by depicting demonic possession and spiritual chaos. Though this year has already seen the successful sequel “The Conjuring 2,” there is another exorcism film due out next week: “The Possession Experiment,” about a curious student thrust into a dark world.

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It follows theology student Brandon (Chris Minor), who has always been drawn to the supernatural. When he decides to explore the dark world of exorcisms for his final project, he and three classmates investigate an exorcism gone wrong disguised as a multiple homicide. Obsessed with the event, Brandon decides he must undergo an exorcism himself in order to better understand the process. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below.

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What starts as a class assignment turns into a deadly exercise in exorcism for a student in The Possession Experiment, a new horror film co-starring Bill Moseley that has been acquired by Momentum Pictures.

Press Release: Los Angeles – October 12, 2016 – Momentum Pictures announced the acquisition of the anticipated horror film, The Possession Experiment. Directed by Scott B. Hansen (Monumental) and written by Mary J. Dixon (Until It Hurts) and Hansen, the film stars Chris Minor (Edge), Jake Brinn (Glimpse), Nicky Jasper (Nocturne) with KT Fanelli (“Pretty Bad Girls”) and Bill Moseley (Halloween). Momentum Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Content Ian Goggins made the announcement today.

“The Possession Experiment is a film that takes audiences for a ride,” said Goggins. “Bill Moseley has a great following in the horror-genre community with films like Halloween and The Devil’s Rejects, so we are confident fans and enthusiasts alike will be thrilled to see this new project.

Horror fans are able to be drawn back to the supernatural, as the acquisition rights for the upcoming genre film, ‘The Possession Experiment,’ have been secured by Momentum Pictures. The official announcement of the thriller’s acquisition was made by the distributor’s Senior Vice President of Content, Ian Goggins. ‘The Possession Experiment’ was directed by ‘Monumental’ helmer, Scott B. Hansen, who also co-wrote the script for his latest project with Mary J. Dixon. The anticipated horror movie stars Chris Minor, Jake Brinn, Nicky Jasper, KT Fanelli and Bill Moseley. Of the drama’s acquisition, Goggins noted that “‘The Possession Experiment’ is a film that takes audiences for a ride. Bill Moseley has [ Read More ]

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Momentum Picture’s has announced the acquisition of the film The Possession Experiment. Check out the official details below.

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Momentum Pictures announced the acquisition of the anticipated horror film, The Possession Experiment. Directed by Scott B. Hansen (Monumental) and written by Mary J. Dixon (Until It Hurts) and Hansen, the film stars Chris Minor (Edge), Jake Brinn (Glimpse), Nicky Jasper (Nocturne) with KT Fanelli (“Pretty Bad Girls”) and Bill Moseley (Halloween). Momentum Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Content Ian Goggins made the announcement today.

“The Possession Experiment is a film that takes audiences for a ride,” said Goggins. “Bill Moseley has a great following in the horror-genre community with films like Halloween and The Devil’s Rejects, so we are confident fans and enthusiasts alike will be thrilled to see this new project.”

The Possession Experiment tells the story of Brandon (Minor), who has always been drawn to the supernatural.

Momentum PIctures has picked up Scott B. Hansen's exorcism flick The Possession Experiment. The flick was directed by Scott B. Hansen (Monumental) and written by Mary J. Dixon (Until It Hurts) and Hansen. Chris Minor (Edge) takes the lead with Jake Brinn (Glimpse), Nicky Jasper (Nocturne). KT Fanelli (“Pretty Bad Girls”) and Bill Moseley (Halloween) round out the cast. The Possession Experiment tells the story of Brandon (Minor), who has always been drawn to the supernatural. When asked to pick a topic to base his final world theology class project on, he decides to explore the dark world of exorcisms. Teamed up with three classmates, the group investigates a multiple homicide that they eventually discover was an exorcism gone horribly wrong. Brandon becomes obsessed...

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Monumental is an indie drama from director Scott B. Hansen and production company Digital Thunderdome. This title was recently completed in June of 2013. Now, an official trailer for Monumental has been released. The film's screenplay was developed by two of the actors: Luke Albright (Devil's Pass) and Gary Cairns (Hero Wanted). As well, British born actor Mem Ferda (The Devil's Double) has been influential behind the scenes on this film as producer. The film also stars AnnaMaria Demara (Sullivan & Sons) and Agnes Olech (Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf?). The official trailer is available below! Monumental involves a cross-country journey. Two men, Steve (Cairns) and Clayne (Albright), decide to undertake this road trip after one of their mothers dies. The film is full of conflict. Marital strife, jail time, car chases and much more are part of Steve and Clayne's travels and more of that journey can be seen below. Producer...

Monumental‘s Plot, Cast, and Crew revealed. Associate produced by Mem Ferda, the official plot synopsis, cast, and crew for Monumental (2014) has been released for the Scott B. Hansen directed film. The official press release for Monumental: London born Actor / Producer Mem Ferda is now committed to the feature film Monumental. Mem [...]

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Scott B. Hansen's Monumental, an indie road movie with a thriller at its core, is gaining steam with the addition of a few new producers. The UK's Mem Ferda along with Mary Dixon, Wendy Shepherd and Libby Anderson have boarded the emotionally driven drama to help it come to life.

Monumental, tells the tale of two life-long friends, Steve and Clayne, who journeying out onto the open road to spread the ashes of Steve’s recently deceased mother. On the journey they visit some of the greatest monuments in the United States. Places that Steve’s mother loved but never had the chance to visit in person.

Along the way they encounter interesting characters and dangerous situations that force them to question their own character and their life-long friendship. Marital strif [Continued ...]...

British born actor Mem Ferda has signed on to serve as an Associate Producer for the upcoming action drama ‘Monumental.’ Ferda joins fellow associate producers Mary Dixon, Wendy Shepherd and Libby Anderson. The film, which was directed by Scott B. Hansen and written by Luke Albright and Gary Cairns, is an inspirational story that stars Cairns, Albright, Agnes Olech and Bill Oberst Jr. The Stuart Page Films production follows two life-long friends, Steve and Clayne, as they journey out onto the open road to spread the ashes of Steve’s recently deceased mother. Along the way, they visit some of the greatest monuments in the United States, which his mother loved [ Read More ]

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Stuart Page Films and several other production companies have completed shooting on the dramatic thriller Monumental. This title is expected to release in 2014 and the film stars Luke Albright (The Dyatlov Pass Incident). As well, The Devil's Double actor Mem Ferda will act as associate producer, on the film. Monumental follows two lifelong friends, Steve (Gary Cairns) and Clayne (Albright). Together, they travel the United States, while spreading the ashes of Steve's recently deceased mother. They visit some of the many monuments, which Steve's mom hoped to visit during her lifetime. The first film poster for Monumental is here. The graphic shows Steve and Clayne on the open road in Nevada or Arizona. And, the film will offer a few challenges along the way. Can they survive the trip with their lives, friendships and families intact? The film will have a strong emotional undercurrent. Producer Ferda describes the tone of...