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Urge (2016)
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Urge (2016)

Genre
Thriller, Drama
Release Date
June 3, 2016
Studio
Lionsgate Premiere
Genre
Thriller, Drama
Release Date
June 3, 2016
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
90 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Lionsgate Premiere
Official Site
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Director
Aaron Kaufman
Producer
Skip Williamson, Mark Neveldine
Screenwriter
Aaron Kaufman, Jason Zumwalt, Jerry Stahl
Starring
  • Pierce Brosnan as The Man
  • Ashley Greene as Theresa
  • Danny Masterson
  • Bar Paly
  • Alexis Knapp as Joey
  • Justin Chatwin as Jason Brettner
  • Chris Geere as Vick
  • Nick Thune
  • Kea Ho

A weekend getaway at a secluded island resort turns into a terrifying exploration of primal human instincts in this psychological thriller directed by Aaron Kaufman. The film follows a group of friends, including the charismatic but reckless Jason (played by Danny Masterson), his girlfriend Eve (Ashley Greene), and their companions (Justin Chatwin, Alexis Knapp, Nick Thune, and Kea Ho), who arrive at a high-tech, exclusive club owned by the enigmatic and manipulative host (portrayed by Pierce Brosnan). This host introduces them to a mysterious new drug that removes all inhibitions, allowing users to act on their deepest, darkest urges without consequence. What begins as a liberating and exhilarating experience quickly spirals into a nightmarish descent into chaos, as the characters find themselves trapped in a dangerous game where their most taboo desires are unleashed. With the drug's effects becoming increasingly uncontrollable, the group must confront the terrifying reality of their own hidden natures, leading to a tense and violent struggle for survival. Pierce Brosnan delivers a chilling performance as the puppet master, while Ashley Greene and Danny Masterson lead a cast that navigates the film's escalating tension and moral decay.