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Pathology

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
34K
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Milo Ventimiglia in Pathology (2008)
A group of medical students devise a deadly game: to see which one of them can commit the perfect murder.
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Dark ComedyPsychological HorrorCrimeHorrorThriller

A group of medical students devise a deadly game, in which they attempt to commit the perfect murder.A group of medical students devise a deadly game, in which they attempt to commit the perfect murder.A group of medical students devise a deadly game, in which they attempt to commit the perfect murder.

  • Director
    • Marc Schölermann
  • Writers
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Stars
    • Alyssa Milano
    • Milo Ventimiglia
    • Keir O'Donnell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    34K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc Schölermann
    • Writers
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • Stars
      • Alyssa Milano
      • Milo Ventimiglia
      • Keir O'Donnell
    • 148User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Gwen Williamson
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia
    • Ted Grey
    Keir O'Donnell
    Keir O'Donnell
    • Ben Stravinsky
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Jake Gallo
    Lauren Lee Smith
    Lauren Lee Smith
    • Juliette Bath
    Johnny Whitworth
    Johnny Whitworth
    • Griffin Cavenaugh
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Dr. Quentin Morris
    Mei Melançon
    Mei Melançon
    • Catherine Ivy
    Buddy Lewis
    • Harper Johnson
    Dan Callahan
    Dan Callahan
    • Chip Bentwood
    Larry Drake
    Larry Drake
    • Fat Bastard
    Med Abrous
    • Young Pathology Resident
    Alan Blumenfeld
    Alan Blumenfeld
    • Mr. Williamson
    Gary Buckner
    Gary Buckner
    • Motherfucker
    Jeb Burris
    • Worker
    Eurydice Davis
    • Hooker
    Jarvis W. George
    Jarvis W. George
    • ICU Doctor
    • (as Jarvis George)
    Annie Girard
    Annie Girard
    • Donna (Ben's Date)
    • (as Anne Girard)
    • Director
      • Marc Schölermann
    • Writers
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews148

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    7asherz-3

    Tits, Blood and Plot Twists

    I went to see this movie without any prior expectations (I hadn't seen the trailer).

    After a slow start the plot progressed steadily and managed to hold my attention despite Milo Ventimiglia's "smell the fart" acting. The copious amounts of gore seem excessive in the beginning, but generally add to the overall "shock factor" of the movie. Along with some in your face, sometimes slightly disturbing, sex scenes, this film is definitely NOT FOR THE LIGHTHEARTED.

    Without giving too much away, this movie relies upon a classic mentor/apprentice rivalry. Despite being involved in sick extra curricular activities, main character Ted Grey manages to hold the viewer's empathy. The climatic ending of the film leaves you feeling satisfied yet a little sick in the stomach.
    Cujo108

    More enjoyable than anticipated

    A group of pathologists kill people in unique ways and see if the others can determine how the victims were done in. Their fun and games are threatened when they invite a newbie into their little fold.

    This is damn fine entertainment. Sure, the film often stretches one's suspension of disbelief pretty thin, but this is one of those films I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did. I rented it on a whim and had a good time with it. It's a pretty nasty piece of work too. I personally find this kind of thing more disgusting than the typical hack and slash. Lauren Lee Smith has a sizable role, so that's a plus, and Larry Drake pops up briefly, though I didn't realize it was him until I saw his name in the credits. Weird since he's so recognizable. Oh, and Alyssa Milano is here as well.

    "Pathology" may be too clinical for some, and may be too out there for others. Personally, I thought it was a good deal of fun. I must add, I found the main character to be the least likable person in the movie. He's one of those guys who you just long to see get cut up.
    7ryan-1237

    An Evil Grey's Anatomy

    I was very surprised and a little disappointed to see the low IMDb rating this film has thus far (6.1/10). While the movie is definitely not for children, nor for those adverse to blood/gore, nor for those disturbed by scenes of kinky sex; for the rest of us this is an entertaining movie with lots of morbidly amusing moments.

    After a freakish opening scene Alyssa Milano kicks off the movie moaning "F*$% Me..." The story then quickly progresses to the mortuary where several morbid scenes of pathologists ripping open bodies while cracking jokes and playing with body parts occurs. And thats just the beginning.

    The cinematography is excellent and the setting is superb. The storyline and plot are mostly predictable with a few surprises thrown in. The acting is decent, nothing great yet nothing that detracts from the film. The dialog is well-written and morbidly amusing at times. This is by far the best film I've seen Alyssa Milano in although she has a relatively small part.

    Pathology is pure escapism, glorifying sociopathic behavior while reveling in money, sex and power. A wildly entertaining film from a relatively newbie director.
    7mickeyshamrock

    Impressed and surprised... PATHOLOGIZED!

    Hi friends - I'm going to be honest here, PATHOLOGY really impressed and surprised me. On the surface PATHOLOGY seems like a fun, silly, popcorn movie (from the writers of CRANK) in the vein of FLATLINERS or ANATOMY – however, excellent direction, great photography, and solid performances really elevate this little horror/thriller and make it so much better than I (and I'm assume you) could expect. It's a shame that MGM hung this movie out to dry in the theaters but I'm guessing it's because they didn't know how to market it. You see: PATHOLOGY is kind of immoral, mean spirited, filled with sex, and features some great medical based gore – my (and I'm assuming your) kind of movie – but certainly not an easy sell. I guess at it's core PATHOLOGY is a fun, silly, popcorn movie but it's executed so well that it rises above the rest of the trash in the theater right now (4.20.08). So check this movie out – I think you (and you) will like it.
    5yusufpiskin

    Flatliners

    All pathologists know is smoke crack, be bisexual, murder deviants and lie

    If the phrase "extremely horny edgelord Final Destination" means anything to you I urge you to watch this movie

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In order to prepare for their roles, several cast members watched a number of real autopsies.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 21 mins) When Ted is performing Gwen's autopsy, the entire time the body block (under her neck) is left in place which would have made the autopsy difficult. Usually the pathologist will place it under the back, causing the arms and neck to fall backwards to stretch and push the chest forward to make it easier to cut open.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Ted Grey: Dr. Stravinsky, let's take a look inside.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: Halfway through the end credits, the film cut's back to Dr. Ben Stravinsky looking at his watch, counting down the final seconds of a poison taking effect.
    • Alternate versions
      The German version was cut by four minutes in order to secure the "not under 18" rating from the FSK and avoid being indexed by the SPIO/JK.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Gamer (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      I've Got Mine, You Better Get Yours
      Written by Jerry Ross and Kenny Gamble (as Kenneth Gamble)

      Performed by The Sapphires (as Sapphires)

      Courtesy of Heritage Records / Reps Music Group, Inc.

      By arrangement through Pigfactory USA LLC

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MySpace
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La muerte perfecta
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Camelot Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,846
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $54,244
      • Apr 20, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,234,706
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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