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Chicago Rot

  • 2016
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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Shira Barber, Tully Bertorelli, and Brian Babulic in Chicago Rot (2016)
After years of rotting in Joliet, Les, a wrongfully imprisoned street legend known as "The Ghoul," is released into a mad search through Chicago's back alleys for the man who slaughtered his mother and robbed him of his soul.

Aided by enigmatic benefactors, he must delve beneath the city into a modern labyrinth of gutters whose tendrils have grown deep while he was gone.

What unfolds is a desperate tale of brute force tragedy set in the supernatural underworld of Chicago, where heroes are reduced to horror-shows, villains dream of their own demise, and good and evil prove to be antiquated concepts.
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After years of rotting in Joliet, Les, a wrongfully imprisoned street legend known as "The Ghoul", is released into a mad search through Chicago's back alleys for the man who slaughtered his... Read allAfter years of rotting in Joliet, Les, a wrongfully imprisoned street legend known as "The Ghoul", is released into a mad search through Chicago's back alleys for the man who slaughtered his mother and robbed him of his soul. Aided by mysterious benefactors, he must delve beneath... Read allAfter years of rotting in Joliet, Les, a wrongfully imprisoned street legend known as "The Ghoul", is released into a mad search through Chicago's back alleys for the man who slaughtered his mother and robbed him of his soul. Aided by mysterious benefactors, he must delve beneath the city into a modern labyrinth of gutters whose tendrils have grown deep while he was g... Read all

  • Director
    • Dorian Weinzimmer
  • Writers
    • Brant McCrea
    • Dorian Weinzimmer
  • Stars
    • Alberto Agraz
    • John Alston
    • Kelso Ashby III
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    197
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    • Director
      • Dorian Weinzimmer
    • Writers
      • Brant McCrea
      • Dorian Weinzimmer
    • Stars
      • Alberto Agraz
      • John Alston
      • Kelso Ashby III
    • 14User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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    Alberto Agraz
    • Weakling
    John Alston
    • Burly Man #1
    Kelso Ashby III
    • Baseball Bat Man
    Brian Babulic
    • Police Officer #7 (Van)
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    • Jojo Baby
    Shira Barber
    Shira Barber
    • Alex
    Paul Barile
    • Lou The Jew
    Keith Bass
    • Liar's Club Cop #1
    Frank Berena
    • Filipino Card Player #1
    Tully Bertorelli
    • Goon #1
    Olivia Black
    • Cindy
    Matthew Blackwell
    • Police Officer #3 (Van)
    Roy Burgess
    • Mandingo
    Ben Campana
    • Office Goon
    Nick Cardiff
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    • Doctor Victim #4
    Dave Cartwright
    • Dave Simmons
    Tom Cathcart
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    • Director
      • Dorian Weinzimmer
    • Writers
      • Brant McCrea
      • Dorian Weinzimmer
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    MRP-Ent

    Surprising Indie Film

    This is a crazy blend of horror, fantasy and sci-fi, and if you like some gore and cool makeup and effects, you will not be disappointed. A surprising accomplishment for an indie film! The music and performances are just icing on the cake and make this a really fun and interesting film.
    3paul_m_haakonsen

    Chicago boredom...

    Okay, well I was lured in to watching "Chicago Rot" given its rather interesting cover. Sure, I hadn't even heard about this 2016 movie prior to now in 2021, as I had the chance to watch it. But it's average rating on IMDb had to mean that it couldn't be all bad.

    But it was.

    Oh, boy, this movie was a swing and a miss. The storyline was so unfathomably slow paced and pointless. Needless to say that the characters in the movie were equally pointless, and at no point throughout the movie did I actually care an ounce about the characters. It was just so mundane and bland, that there was no reason to bother.

    The acting in the movie was adequate for the most parts, at least I will give the movie that much. But without an interesting storyline or anything of worth to offer the audience, then "Chicago Rot" was just a losing battle.

    This is definitely not a movie that I would recommend you wasting your time, money or effort on. Some of us did, so you don't have to.

    My rating of writers Brant McCrea and Dorian Weinzimmer's 2016 movie lands on a more than generous three out of ten stars, based almost exclusively on the movie's production value. If you enjoy horror movies, do yourself a favor and find something with entertainment worth to it, because "Chicago Rot" is not one such movie.
    8sixtymedia

    Proper gore!

    It is unusual but really fun. Certainly one for the horror purist. At times it plays out like some sort of surrealist nightmare. I loved it.

    A recommend for a those who like the genre.
    9josephklocke

    this film is a crime thriller turned rock concert!

    if you like rock music this film is 100% for you! this part crime thriller part gory horror part mend bending sci-fi cult classic is all tied together with a incredibly compelling original rock score!

    between the amazing cinematography to the outstanding hair/make up, costumes and set design i was very impressed with the film. tip of the hat to the chicago rot cast and crew!

    there were times i was confused with the plot but when i went back and watched it again the story revealed more details. this film definitely has layers of sub-plot. you have to pay attention. also, don't forget to look for the easter eggs!
    10michaelkopsick

    What an experience !

    I was not necessarily a horror film fan until I saw Chicago Rot. Watching this movie is not just a good time, it's an incredible experience. This film activates all of your senses and leaves you wanting to watch it all over again.

    I am a new horror film fan and I hope the producers / directors make more films, horror or otherwise!

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA(Interiors, Locations, Exteriors, Studios)
    • Production companies
      • Dakini Productions
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      • 1h 43m(103 min)
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