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Witnesses

  • 2019
  • 1h 37m
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4.0/10
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Mario Lazaridis in Witnesses (2019)
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Four college classmates are hunted by a ruthless drug cartel hitman when they inadvertently record a murder while shooting their student film.Four college classmates are hunted by a ruthless drug cartel hitman when they inadvertently record a murder while shooting their student film.Four college classmates are hunted by a ruthless drug cartel hitman when they inadvertently record a murder while shooting their student film.

  • Director
    • Christopher Burgart
  • Writer
    • Christopher Burgart
  • Stars
    • Jesse Howland
    • Conner Floyd
    • Rachel Clark-Spear
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    950
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Burgart
    • Writer
      • Christopher Burgart
    • Stars
      • Jesse Howland
      • Conner Floyd
      • Rachel Clark-Spear
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jesse Howland
    Jesse Howland
    • Steve
    Conner Floyd
    Conner Floyd
    • Luke
    Rachel Clark-Spear
    Rachel Clark-Spear
    • Natalie
    Sam Skolnik
    Sam Skolnik
    • Quint
    Mario Lazaridis
    Mario Lazaridis
    • El Verdugo
    Manuel Soro
    Manuel Soro
    • Xavi 'The Maniac' Montalban
    Circus-Szalewski
    Circus-Szalewski
    • Rick Rosen
    Laura Liefer
    • Kelly
    Jessica M. Lopez
    • Caged Girl
    Alison Kafka
    • Tramp
    Christopher Burgart
    • Anonymous ATF Agent
    Yunus Pashaliyev
    • Pass-It-Down Kid
    Josue Osuna
    • Coyote…
    Sam Roth
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    • Vicious Guard Dog
    Matthew Barton
    • College Student
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    10christopherburgart

    I'm The Writer and Director of Witnesses - Christopher Burgart / NO SPOILERS

    Hi,

    If you're reading this you've watched, or have some interest in watching Witnesses - either way, thank you!

    When watching or reviewing, keep a few things in mind:

    Yes, Witnesses is a THRILLER that bleeds into the horror genre, shot in the found footage style.

    Found footage is such a polarizing shooting style - you either embrace the sub-genre, or despise it. Taking that into consideration, we eliminated from Witnesses many of the elements people hate. First, we gave the characters a plausible reason for filming. Sure, you're going to find some shaky camera and smash cut transitions, but very minimally. They are only included as a nod to the genre and not found throughout the movie.

    All that said, I went in realizing that you cannot please everyone. Pick any movie and you're inevitably going to get your haters. But those that have watched it without preconceived notions, or certain expectations, generally like it.

    Of course you're entitled to your opinion. Your taste in a movie is completely subjective, but I am presenting this message for your consideration when thinking about what you watched, or what you will watch.

    We did not go in expecting an Oscar win. This is a movie, not a film. It was our intention from the start to make an entertaining VOD movie and we think that was accomplished.

    I hope you enjoy(ed) it!

    P.S. Yeah, I gave it 10 out of 10 Stars, because it's mine, and I'm biased.
    1rarepeperonis

    Nothing happens until 1h mark

    Seriously nothing happens just some Chad acting like an asshat creep to his friend and the actors interviews. Nothing suspenseful, just nothing.

    Don't lose an hour of your time and just skip until they get into the warehouse at the 50-60 minutes mark until the cartel guys show up you will miss nothing of substence.

    So i went and finished the movie. The only thing worth watching are the last 20 minutes but at this point why bother. Absolute garbage of a movie.

    Bad script, bad actors especially the lead girl, the cartel guys are awful, little to no suspense, kills are unsatifying, ending is awful. Seriously this is a warning to everybody listen to this review and please don't waste your precious life watching this probably in my top 5 of the worse movies i've even seen, it feels like a youtube movie made with 500$.
    1zanellasguilherme

    Found(in a garbage) footage

    One of the worst movies I watched. Poorly made with awfull dialogues and bad effects. Just a bad experience overrall.
    4turnerevette

    Horrible all around

    The acting is horrible first hour or so I wanted to kill the actors then when they enter the warehouse and cartel is introduced I wanted to jump through the screen and kill the teens I only gave a 4 ***due to the actor who plays the cartel actor was ok don't waste your time watching this movie
    1jessica-gonzatto

    Not good at all

    Sorry to the cast and crew, but this is incredibly bad. The lengthy and misogynistic writing made me wanna quit watching it in the middle, but sadly, I didn't. The location that was supposed to be the cartel place was awesome and badly used with bad acting and bad sound editing. So not good at all.

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    • Trivia
      Witnesses was the last production to film at the Firestone Tire factory in South Gate, Los Angeles - the same location for the Netflix film "Bright," starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, the TV series "SWAT," and the "This Is America" music video by Childish Gambino.
    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits there is a "Bark Out To" (like a Shout Out To) Gracie and Rosie. These are two dogs that crew members brought to set throughout shooting.
    • Connections
      References The Shining (1980)

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Archon Entertainment (United States)
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Свидетели
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Archon Entertainment
      • CLB Films
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      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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