About Countdown (2019)

Countdown is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Justin Dec. The movie uniquely blends technology with traditional elements of the horror genre. The story revolves around Quinn Harris, a young nurse who downloads an app, 'Countdown', that predicts the exact moment a person will die. For her, it states she had only three days to live and she must find a way to save herself from the grim reaper before time runs out.

Making/Production

The film was directed and written by Justin Dec. The production process was undertaken by STX Entertainment, Two Grown Men Productions, Wrigley Pictures, and Zodiac Features. The movie provides an engaging narrative that showcases technology's darker side, adding a modern twist to standard horror tropes.

Actors

• Elizabeth Lail portrayed the leading character Quinn Harris, a nurse. She delivered a compelling performance as she sought to outsmart death.
• Jordan Calloway played Matt Monroe, Quinn's love interest. His portrayal added an interesting dynamic to the story.
• Talitha Eliana Bateman was cast as Quinn's younger sister, Jordan. Her performance was significant in strengthening the plot's emotional elements.
• P.J. Byrne embodied the role of Father John. His character provided the much-needed comic relief amid the horror.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is Justin Dec's directorial debut.
• To create a sense of realism, the movie Countdown has developed a real app available for download.
• Actress Anne Winters initially auditioned for the role of Quinn but instead was cast as Courtney.

Awards

The film itself didn't win awards but it was successful in captivating audiences and showed potential in the horror genre.

Quotes

• "What if an app could tell you how long before you die?" - Quinn Harris
• "My clock is ticking!" - Matt Monroe
• "You never had control. That's what makes life so exciting" - Father John

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's soundtrack complements the horror elements by generating a chilling atmosphere. It was composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans.
• The soundtrack includes haunting scores like "The Countdown Clock," "Your Time Is Up" and "Death? There's An App For That."