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Session 9 is a 2001 American psychological horror film directed by Brad Anderson. It follows an asbestos-removal crew working inside an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where tensions within the group increase as members explore the building and discover recorded patient sessions. The film uses the hospital setting, fragmented testimony, and uncertainty about the source of the disturbances to examine stress, paranoia, and the gradual breakdown of the workers' sense of security.
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Where was Session 9 filmed?
It was shot inside the real, abandoned Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. The filmmakers got permission to shoot in the notorious psychiatric facility before its eventual demolition and redevelopment, giving the film its unsettling authenticity.
Is Session 9 based on a true story?
No, the asbestos-removal crew and the horror that befalls them are fictional. However, the hospital setting is real — Danvers State Hospital had a genuine history of overcrowding and controversial treatments, which the film leans on for atmosphere.
What does the title Session 9 refer to?
It refers to the reel-to-reel therapy session tapes the crew finds in the hospital, recorded with a patient named Mary Hobbes. The tapes run through nine sessions, and the final ninth session reveals the truth about her fractured psyche.
Who directed Session 9 and who stars in it?
It was directed by Brad Anderson, who went on to make the 2004 thriller The Machinist. The cast includes David Caruso, Peter Mullan, and Stephen Gevedon as members of the asbestos abatement crew.
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