“Needlestick” is a film that was released in 2017 in the horror and thriller genre. The movie, which is 1 hour and 25 minutes long, depicts a doctor who desperately locks down the South Union Cardiac Hospital to protect a momentous human discovery, while a young intern strives to rescue a dying dancer, his ex-girlfriend, and his best friend. The primary cast includes Lance Henriksen, Harry Lennix, and Michael Traynor. There’s a lot more to explore regarding the locations where the movie was shot, the roles of the star cast, and other interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Needlestick” took place entirely in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The specific dates of filming are not available. Getting a glimpse of Detroit’s streets and surroundings through the lens of this movie makes for an intriguing watching experience.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lance Henriksen | Alexander Crick |
| Harry Lennix | Ray LeGro |
| Michael Traynor | Everett Barnard |
| Katie Savoy | Marie Blackwell |
| Jack Noseworthy | Boris Whipple |
| Jordan Trovillion | Sarah Hanna |
| Alara Ceri | Ginny Jenner |
| George Pogacich | James Ross |
| Linda Boston | Alice |
| Rachel Bellack | Researcher |
| Anita Nicole Brown | Young Alice |
| Gabrielle Brown | Orderly |
| Jan Cartwright | Nurse Doris |
| Cindy Chu | Amy |
| James Cowans | Mr. Morelli |
| Dave Davies | ER Nruse |
| Lena Drake | Brittany |
| Giancarlo Evola | Male Researcher |
| Ann Filippis | Katherine Ross |
| Miles Filippis | Young James Ross |
| Carrie Royce Fisk | Greeter |
| David Luther Glover | Medical panelist #2 |
| Richard Goteri | Male Researcher |
| Stan Harrington | Detective Osler |
| Gina-Marie Hernandez | Main Hospital ER Nurse |
| Beverly Houston | ER Desk Clerk |
| David Jerome | Security Guard |
| Richard Jewell | Fred Fleming |
| Marcell Johnson | Patient |
| Tim Kaiser | ER Doctor |
| Thomas Lee | Male Researcher |
| Sorrelle McGill | Female Researcher |
| Rose Anne Nepa | Unit Patient |
| Robert Papineau | Unit patient |
| Nancy Lynette Parker | Hospital Operator (voice) |
| Wayne David Parker | Craig Smilo |
| Rob Putansu | Medical Panelist #1 |
| Rio Scafone | Katherine Ross (voice) |
| Rashontae Wawrzyniak | Unit Nurse |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Steven Karageanes who also contributed as a writer.
- The roles in the film are portrayed by actors like Lance Henriksen (as Alexander Crick), Harry Lennix (as Ray LeGro), Michael Traynor (as Everett Barnard), and many other prominent actors and actresses.
- The film has multiple awards to its name, with 3 wins and 7 nominations in various categories.
- Apart from the principal shooting in Detroit, Michigan, the film also required the production team to conduct several roles behind the scenes, such as costumes, makeup, production management, art department, sound department, and more.
- The music for the film was composed by Harry Manfredini.
- In terms of its distribution, Gravitas Ventures served as the movie’s distributor in the United States in 2017.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.331427
- Longitude: -83.0457538
- Place ID: ChIJdR3LEAHKJIgR0sS5NU6Gdlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
