The Experiment
When 20 men are selected for a psychological experiment simulating a prison environment, the lines between reality and role blur, leading to a rapid descent into chaos and moral collapse.
“They never imagined it would go this far”
Synopsis
Twenty men are selected to take part in a psychological experiment in which they assume the roles of guards and prisoners, but the situation eventually escalates beyond control.
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Edited by Martin SchadeShot by Magnus Nordenhof J NckScored by Ola KvernbergDesigned by Nikolaj Danielsen
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2010 · Box office
Produced on a $21.8M budget
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$21.8M
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Cast & Crew
45 unique people credited
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8Directors
2Writers
7Producers
6Other crew
12Ann Wilkinson
Casting Director
Ronnie Yeskel
Casting Director
Amy Vincent
Cinematographer
Magnus Nordenhof J Nck
Cinematographer
Graeme Revell
Composer
Ola Kvernberg
Composer
Yuri Lowenthal
Credits
Martin Schade
Editor
Peter S Elliot
Editor
Gary Frutkoff
Production Designer
M Wan Sputnick
Production Designer
Nikolaj Danielsen
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