The Experiment is a film from 2010, directed by Paul T. Scheuring, which takes a deep look into the human psychology when subjected to a role of power or submission. Key roles were played by Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, and Cam Gigandet, where they enacted a psychological study that turned chaotic. Let’s dive into where this intense movie was shot, the dates, and some interesting bits about the production.
Where it Filmed?
Shooting for The Experiment took place in a few diverse corners of the globe. Filming sprouted in Alleman, Iowa, USA, and then progressed to Des Moines in the same state. Meanwhile, other scenes were captured in Vindhyachal and Mumbai, located in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, India, respectively. Some important frames were also shot in New Delhi, India’s capital. This filming journey initiated in July 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adrien Brody | Travis |
| Forest Whitaker | Barris |
| Cam Gigandet | Chase |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | Nix |
| Ethan Cohn | Benjy |
| Fisher Stevens | Archaleta |
| Travis Fimmel | Helweg |
| Jason Lew | Oscar |
| Damien Leake | Govenor |
| Maggie Grace | Bay |
| Rod Maiorano | Rex |
| Rachel O’Meara | Female Administrator |
| Jeanne Hopson | Gertrude |
| Ross Vander Werf | Inmate #1 |
| Matt Harwell | Sandberg |
| Steve Mathews | Jack |
| Ronald Chvala | Charon |
| Mike Smith | Veteran |
| Meg Merckens | Worker |
| Erin Kiernan | TV Reporter |
| William S.E. Coleman | Charles |
| Brandon Adamson | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Jesse Bailey | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Chad Boardsen | Protester (uncredited) |
| Mikeal Burgin | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Ingrid Coree | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Veronica Knight | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Rory Markham | Guard (uncredited) |
| Frank Meeink | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Piet Paulusma | Weatherman hit by car (uncredited) |
| Mario Sciorrotta | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Jay Villwock | Haggard Man (uncredited) |
| Kelcey Watson | Inmate (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film, The Experiment, falls under the Drama and Thriller genre with a total runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
- It was officially released on 12 Aug 2010 in South Korea.
- The movie revolves around 26 men chosen to play the roles of guards and prisoners in a study that ends in chaos.
- Not just directed, but Paul T. Scheuring also contributed in writing the movie along with Mario Giordano.
- Adrien Brody played the character Travis, Forest Whitaker played Barris and Cam Gigandet was seen as Chase.
- The movie received mixed reviews from critics and users alike. It was reviewed by 149 users and 55 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Alleman, Iowa, USA
- Latitude: 41.8199875
- Longitude: -93.61160699999999
- Place ID: ChIJ45PgEkWG7ocR6SAciXSfhWE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alleman, IA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Latitude: 41.5868417
- Longitude: -93.6249522
- Place ID: ChIJ5x5hwaSZ7ocRsuSRJlEoAHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Des Moines, IA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Vindhyachal, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Latitude: 25.1577106
- Longitude: 82.5036997
- Place ID: ChIJP12h3bvrjzkRehpc-QmhGLw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh 231307, India
- Timezone: Asia/Calcutta
- Location Name: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Latitude: 19.0759837
- Longitude: 72.8776559
- Place ID: ChIJwe1EZjDG5zsRaYxkjY_tpF0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Timezone: Asia/Calcutta
- Location Name: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Latitude: 28.6139298
- Longitude: 77.2088282
- Place ID: ChIJLbZ-NFv9DDkRzk0gTkm3wlI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Timezone: Asia/Calcutta
