Absentia (film)
Encyclopedia
Absentia is an award-winning 2011 horror film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It follows two sisters who begin to link a series of mysterious disappearances to an ominous tunnel near their house.
'. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house that might also be connected to other neighborhood disappearances. Soon it becomes clear that the ancient force at work in the tunnel might have set its sights on Callie and Tricia ... and that Daniel might be suffering a fate far worse than death in its grasp.
Plot
Tricia's husband Daniel has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentiaIn absentia
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'. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house that might also be connected to other neighborhood disappearances. Soon it becomes clear that the ancient force at work in the tunnel might have set its sights on Callie and Tricia ... and that Daniel might be suffering a fate far worse than death in its grasp.
Cast
- Katie Parker as Callie
- Courtney Bell as Tricia
- Dave Levine as Det. Mallory
- Justin Gordon as Det. Lonergan
- Morgan Peter Brown as Daniel
- James Flanagan as Jamie Lambert
- Scott Graham as Dr. Elliott
- Ian Gregory as Mitch
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as Walter Lambert - Connie Ventress as Ruth
Film Festival Screenings
Absentia debuted on 03 March 2011 at the Fargo Film Festival and opened in other film festivals on the dates given below.| Region | Release date | Festival |
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| United States | Fargo Film Festival | |
| United States | San Luis Obispo International Film Festival | |
| United States | Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix Film Festival is a festival that celebrates feature films and their creators. The celebration takes place annually in the city of Phoenix, Arizona... |
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| Australia | A Night of Horror International Film Festival A Night of Horror International Film Festival A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a genre specific film festival that is based in Sydney, Australia.There seems to be some consensus that the event is Australia's premiere, and possibly only, horror film festival... |
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| United States | Arizona International Film Festival Arizona International Film Festival The Arizona International Film Festival is the oldest and longest running independent film festival in Arizona. Taking place yearly, film programmes include a mix of shorts, children's films, feature length films, documentaries and animation films. The festival is also a Film Festival Grant... |
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| United States | Sonoma International Film Festival Sonoma International Film Festival The Sonoma International Film Festival takes place every April in the Sonoma Valley and is hosted by the Sonoma International Film Society, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The festival is in its 14th season and has become a film festival destination location hosting the best in film, food and wine... |
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| United States | Pittsburgh Horror Film Festival | |
| United States | Another Hole in The Head Film Festival | |
| United States | Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival | |
| United States | Action On Film International Film Festival Action On Film International Film Festival The Action On Film International Film Festival, aka The AOF Fest, aka Action On Film Festival is a film festival that was started in Long Beach, California in 2005 by writer, producer, director Del Weston. The film festival was originally part of the Long Beach International Martial Arts... |
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| United States | Fright Night Film Festival | |
| Canada | Fantasia Film Festival | |
| United States | Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival The Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival , is a three day international genre film festival held annually in Seattle, Washington. MIFFF is the premiere Pacific northwest event devoted to action, animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema from across the globe... |
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| United States | Chicago Horror Film Festival | |
| Canada | Edmonton International Film Festival Edmonton International Film Festival The Edmonton International Film Festival is a nine-day film festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, hosted at Empire Theatres at Edmonton City Centre.... |
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| United States | Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival | |
| United States | ShockerFest International Film Festival ShockerFest International Film Festival The ShockerFest International Film Festival is a Californian film and video festival for horror, fantasy and science fiction films since 2002.- ShockerFest 2009 :... |
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| United States | Shriekfest Shriekfest Shriekfest Horror Film Festival is a film festival specializing in the horror genre. It is the longest running horror festival in Los Angeles.-History:... |
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| United States | Freak Show Horror Film Festival | |
| United States | All Things Horror Presents Shudder Fest | |
| United States | Sacramento Horror Film Festival | |
| United States | Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival | |
| Canada | Toronto After Dark Film Festival Toronto After Dark Film Festival Toronto After Dark Film Festival is a showcase of horror, sci-fi, action and cult cinema held annually in Toronto, Canada at the Bloor Cinema. The festival premieres a diverse selection of feature-length and short-films from around the world including new works from Asia, Europe and North... |
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| United States | Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival | |
| Italy | Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival | |
| United States | Eerie Horror Film Festival | |
| United States | Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival Rhode Island International Film Festival Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival takes place every year in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island as well as satellite locations throughout the state. Started in 1997, the Festival is produced by Flickers, the Newport Film/Video Society & Arts Collaborative, a 501 non-profit... |
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| United States | New Orleans Horror Film Festival | |
| United States | Frank N' Con | |
| United Kingdom | Bram Stoker International Film Festival | |
| Indonesia | Indonesia International Fantastic Film Festival |
Home Release
The film was later acquired by Phase 4 Films for North American DVD and Video on Demand distribution.Awards
Absentia earned various awards in categories ranging from recognition of the film itself to its screenplay, direction and editing, to the performance of the lead actors.| Year | Festival | Award | Recipients |
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| 2011 | Shriekfest Shriekfest Shriekfest Horror Film Festival is a film festival specializing in the horror genre. It is the longest running horror festival in Los Angeles.-History:... |
Best Horror Feature Film | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Sacramento Horror Film Festival | Best of Festival (Feature Film) | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival The Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival , is a three day international genre film festival held annually in Seattle, Washington. MIFFF is the premiere Pacific northwest event devoted to action, animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema from across the globe... |
Best Feature (Jury Award) | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Freak Show Horror Film Festival | Best Horror Feature | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Sonoma International Film Festival Sonoma International Film Festival The Sonoma International Film Festival takes place every April in the Sonoma Valley and is hosted by the Sonoma International Film Society, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The festival is in its 14th season and has become a film festival destination location hosting the best in film, food and wine... |
Best Narrative Feature | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix Film Festival is a festival that celebrates feature films and their creators. The celebration takes place annually in the city of Phoenix, Arizona... |
Best Horror Feature | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Rhode Island Horror Film Festival | First Place | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | ShockerFest International Film Festival ShockerFest International Film Festival The ShockerFest International Film Festival is a Californian film and video festival for horror, fantasy and science fiction films since 2002.- ShockerFest 2009 :... |
Best Horror Feature | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Buffalo Screams Film Festival | Best Horror Feature | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Buffalo Screams Film Festival | Best Director (Feature) | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Buffalo Screams Film Festival | Best Screenplay (Feature) | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | New Orleans Horror Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival | Best Thrill Award | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | A Night of Horror International Film Festival A Night of Horror International Film Festival A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a genre specific film festival that is based in Sydney, Australia.There seems to be some consensus that the event is Australia's premiere, and possibly only, horror film festival... |
Director's Choice Award | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Horror Feature Film | Mike Flanagan |
| 2011 | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Actress | Katie Parker & Courtney Bell |
| 2011 | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Actor | Dave Levine |
| 2011 | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Morgan Peter Brown |
| 2011 | Tabloid Witch Awards | Best Sound | Richard Ragon |
| 2011 | Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival | Best Sound | Gypsy Sound |
| 2011 | Fargo Film Festival | Honorable Mention | Mike Flanagan |