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Short Summary

Terrified Berliners struggle to survive each other and their own failing bodies during a sudden epidemic of progressive paralysis.

Story

A fast-spreading epidemic of progressive paralysis has stricken Berlin, killing most of the city's inhabitants in a matter of days.

Trapped within their own bodies, the paralysis spreading from limb to limb, the remaining survivors are isolated and dying--except for a few.

Those few who can still walk may be more deadly than the epidemic itself.

Benny Berg seeks to save his father, Ivo. Partially crippled Katrin is stalked by someone who wants to kill her--or worse. Almost incapacitated, Marieke drowns herself. Meat cleaver in hand, Niko grows increasingly frustrated with her "dead" limbs. Rudi suddenly finds Berlin ripe for the taking. Pastor Bernhard preaches to a spastic flock of parishioners. And Captain Hofler firmly believes the military is coming--but to incinerate everyone.

Able delivers unspeakable acts of violence, sexual deviance, and human madness in a gritty, stylized take on the survival horror subgenre.

Tagline

When you can't run, you can't hide.

Genre

Horror/Thriller

Language

English

Length

75 minutes

Who is this film for?

Audiences for this film range from the casual consumer of thrillers (18 to 50 m/f) to the more selective yet vocal horror film fan base (18 to 35 m). A strong running social commentary interspersed throughout makes this suitable also for arthouse patrons (30 to 45 m/f) that seek transgressive films.

Credits

A STOTLER/ROBERT FILM PRODUCTION OF ABLE

Written & Directed By

   

Marc Robert

Based on a Story By

   

Will Stotler & Marc Robert

Cinematography, Editing & Sound

   

Will Stotler

Produced By

   

Will Stotler & Marc Robert


CAST

Benny Berg

   

Michael Pink

Katrin Hüller

   

Maike Möller

Rudi

   

Alexander Gregor

Marieke

   

Sabine Krause

Pastor Bernhard

   

Julia Kratz

Niko

   

Jenny Kirschblum

Captain Hofler

   

Christian Wewerka

Ivo Berg

   

Johnny Melville

Dr. Völlmer

   

Stephen Patrick Hanna

Muriam Berg

   

Ulrike Lodwig

Mrs. Drüss

   

Christa Azzola

Tracksuit Girl

   

Maike Klingspohn

Marieke's Boyfriend

   

Karsten Mielke

Schiller Boy

   

Nathan Babet

Völlmer Victim

   

Kate Ehrhardt

Gas Mask Man

   

Mark Painter

Afghan Girl in Photo

   

Laura E. Mohre

Emergency Message Broadcaster

   

Fabian Ifland


AFFLICTED IN CHURCH

Ashley Brandt, Kristal Burtrum, Niti Dhingra, Jan Fridel, Sarah Jost, Rex Joswig, Jason Kennedy, Katarina Kilian, Anna-Lucia Lanto, Julie Shipley, Jurgen Siemonsma


CREW

Production Manager

   

Katie Griggs

Makeup & Effects

   

Luizamelania Heine

Blood Motion Effects

   

Will McNeice

Costumes

   

Kate Ehrhardt

Props & Sets

   

Will McNeice

Set Dressing

   

Kate Ehrhardt
Jess Frith
Katherine O'Brien

Lighting & On-Set Sound

   

Nathan Babet
Kate Ehrhardt
Jess Frith
Katie Griggs
Katherine O'Brien
Dechen Roder

On-Set Still Photography

   

Carsten Whimster
Will Stotler


Filmed on location in Berlin, Germany.

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ABLE (2008) PDF One Sheet. Sales Representative: Critical Mass Releasing
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