The movie “Beta Test” is a mix of action, science fiction, and thrills that was released in 2016. The story is about a professional gamer called Max Troy who realizes that the events in a new game he is testing are happening in real life as well. He teams up with the game’s hero, Orson Creed, to find out why and to stop the sinister plot. The movie was directed by Nicholas Gyeney and features actors like Manu Bennett, Larenz Tate, and Linden Ashby.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Beta Test” took place in several locations in the USA, especially in Washington. The main locations included the city of Seattle and Forest Park. Some scenes were shot on the rooftop of the Dexter Horton Building situated at 710 2nd Avenue in Seattle. The filming dates have not been disclosed.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Manu Bennett | Creed |
| Larenz Tate | Max |
| Linden Ashby | Kincaid |
| Yuji Okumoto | The Surgeon |
| Brandy Kopp | Tech Support |
| Sara Coates | Abbie |
| Kevon Stover | Zane |
| Edward Michael Scott | The Professional |
| Edi Zanidache | The Runt |
| Bill Sorice | Interviewer |
| Adrien Gamache | Caleb Angelo |
| Mark Riccardi | The 2nd Professional |
| Angela DiMarco | Lillian Brandt |
| Angela Okumoto | Reporter |
| Anthony Phillips | School Shooter |
| David S. Hogan | Bank Professional 1 |
| Lukas Seely | Bank Professional 2 |
| Casey Pritchett | Bank Professional 3 |
| L. Gabriel Gonda | Bank Professional 4 |
| Nicholas Gyeney | Delivery Man |
| Brad Hackworth | Gaven |
| McKay Stewart | Richter |
| Anthony Brogan | School Securty 1 |
| MacKenzie Mendoza | School Security 2 |
| Alan Pepper | Sentinel Fighter |
| Kevin Park | Sentinel Fighter |
| Jeff McKracken | Sentinel Fighter |
| Richard Cranor | Sentinel Fighter |
| John Steel MacDonald | Axel |
| Daniel Locicero | Sentinel Fighter |
| Dennis Tudos | Sentinel Fighter |
| Ben Leiataua | Sentinel Fighter |
| Rob Bradstreet | Sentinel Fighter |
| Andrew Dickert | Sentinel Fighter |
| Henry Feldmann | Sentinel Fighter |
| Lex Damis | Sentinel Fighter |
| Gurkaran Singh | Sentinel Fighter |
| Leeanne Burk | Security Camera Girl 1 |
| Elisabeth Eden Voneber | Security Camera Girl 2 |
| Caitlin Anna Scully | Security Camera Girl 3 |
| Liz Truong | Security Camera Girl 4 |
| Sophia Gutierrez Perez | Security Camera Girl 5 |
| Jay Somsen | 911 Operator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The biggest fight scene of the movie was filmed at Seattle’s City Hall. It was shot in one long take and involved the hero battling against 16 opponents.
- The movie’s tagline is “Welcome to the game changer.”
- “Beta Test” was also known by different names in other countries. For instance, it is called “ReLOAD” in Japan and “Gracz” in Poland.
- The budget for the movie was approximately $1,600,000.
- The movie premiered in the United States and made $5,778 during the opening weekend.
- Nicholas Gyeney not only directed the movie but was also one of its writers and producers.
- “Beta Test” was given different age ratings in different countries. For example, it was rated as 16 in Germany and 15 in South Korea.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: roof of Dexter Horton Building, 710 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.60348
- Longitude: -122.332925
- Place ID: ChIJn5I0Y7BqkFQRe_xsCu_p6Ac
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dexter Horton Building, 710 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
