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Overview

User Rating:
4.4/10   12,639 votes
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Director:
William Brent Bell
Writers (WGA):
William Brent Bell (written by) &
Matthew Peterman (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
24 March 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
It's the game of life and death.... more
Plot:
For a group of teens, the answer to the mysterious death of their old friend lies within the world of an online video game based on the true story of an ancient noblewoman known as the Blood Countess. full summary | add synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(21 articles)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
 (From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)
'Stay Alive' Duo Reteam for Doc-Style 'The Devil Inside'
 (From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 19 October 2009, 7:46 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Not the best I've ever seen... but decent. more (275 total)
US TV Schedule:
Thur. Nov. 261:00 AMSYFY   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jon Foster ... Hutch

Samaire Armstrong ... Abigail

Frankie Muniz ... Swink

Jimmi Simpson ... Phineus
Wendell Pierce ... Detective Thibodeaux

Milo Ventimiglia ... Loomis Crowley

Sophia Bush ... October

Adam Goldberg ... Miller Banks

Billy Slaughter ... Rex
Nicole Oppermann ... Sarah
Monica Monica ... Mrs. Crowley

Rio Hackford ... Detective King
Billy Louviere ... Fidget

J. Richey Nash ... Young Rookie (as Richey Nash)

Maria Kalinina ... Countess
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for horror violence, disturbing images, language, brief sexual and drug content.
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View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
USA:85 min | 100 min (Unrated Director's Cut) | Argentina:85 min | Germany:75 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:PG-13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Australia:M | UK:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:PG | Malaysia:18SG | Ireland:15A | Norway:15 | Finland:K-18 | Canada:14A | Philippines:PG-13 | Australia:MA (director's cut) | Argentina:13 | Singapore:M18 (director's cut) | Germany:16 (director's cut) | Italy:T | France:U (with warning) | Brazil:16 | South Korea:15
Filming Locations:
Esplanade Mall - 1401 West Esplanade, Kenner, Louisiana, USA more
Company:
Hollywood Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Although the term "Blood Countess" is used in the movie's synopsis, it is never said within the movie. When Hutch and Abigail are hearing the story of Elizabeth Bathory from the author of the book "The Lady of Blood", the author says, "Thus began her obsession" (speaking of using the blood of the girls as a "Fountain of Youth", as Abigail says), to which Hutch replies, "The Blood Countess" (not in the theatrical version, but at approximately 1 hour 1 minute and 44 seconds on the uncut-version DVD). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Hutch, Abigail, and Swink are driving to the mansion near the end of the movie, the upholstery of the seat that Swink's sitting on changes from maroon to blue between shots. more
Quotes:
Phineus Bantum: [describing Abigail] Girl has got body karate going on.
October Bantum: Shut up.
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Movie Connections:
References Q*bert (1983/I) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
Sweet Dreams more

FAQ

On the unrated dvd, which character creation combo is correct?
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Where do I enter the passwords and in what order?
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User Comments

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105 out of 144 people found the following comment useful.
Not the best I've ever seen... but decent., 24 March 2006
7/10
Author: imoen4ever from Cincinnati, OH

I saw "Stay Alive" tonight, and I was surprised to come home and read reviews discounting it as stupid or pointless.

Actually, I think that the plot was fairly substantial and well thought out for a horror movie--especially a PG-13 one. Granted, it probably would have been better as an R version, but there's always a chance for an unrated DVD. This movie made me think AND scared me, which is a combination hard to find. The time line is fairly stable and simple to follow--except parts of the end--which makes for an enjoyable experience. Without worrying about when things are happening, you are free to instead concentrate on WHY they are happening.

I really liked the video game plot--it was entertaining enough just to watch the gamers get so into it! Everything is interconnected, so it kept me interested enough to look past the "jumpy" parts to the underlying meanings and symbolism.

The characters were fairly dynamic and complex, and the acting was much better than I expected. I actually FELT for them, an element often missing from horror films. The procession of events may have been slightly predictable at times, but the characters remained real and believable throughout. I was happy to see that everything wasn't discarded simply in the name of gore.

The lighting was surprisingly good for this genre--every scene was well-lit and easy to make out what was happening. The colors were perfect to set the mood, and the cinematography was on the better side of average: no complaints here.

Overall, although the ending was a bit of a let-down, I believe this is worth seeing if you like horror movies that also make you THINK--it's not all about scares. I'm also a novice gamer, so I might have appreciated it more than a non-gamer--I don't know.

In conclusion--it's worth a shot.

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