Vanishing on 7th Street

About Vanishing on 7th Street

"Vanishing on 7th Street" is a post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Brad Anderson. The movie revolves around a mysterious, seemingly global blackout causing countless populations to simply vanish, leaving only their clothes and possessions behind. A small handful of survivors band together in a dimly-lit tavern on 7th Street, struggling to combat the apocalyptic horror.

Making / Production

Directed by Brad Anderson, the movie was shot in Detroit, Michigan. Anderson teamed up with screenwriter Anthony Jaswinski to bring this eerie post-apocalyptic world to life. The film was released in 2010.

Actors

• Hayden Christensen: Played the role of Luke, a television reporter. He showcases an impressive range as his character struggles to come to terms with the chilling reality.
• Thandie Newton: Starring as Rosemary, a distraught mother looking for her missing child, Newton delivers a heart-wrenching performance.
• John Leguizamo: He plays Paul, a projectionist trying to make sense of the chaos. Leguizamo's performance brings real depth to the desperate situation faced by the survivors.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The location of the film was switched to Detroit from Chicago to take advantage of Michigan's tax incentives for filmmakers.
• The darkness in the film was created using CGI effects.

Awards

Despite the impressive performances and unique story-telling, the movie did not garner any significant awards.

Quotes

• "It's like we're the last people on earth."
• "We have to stay in the light!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and atmospheric score for Vanishing on 7th Street was composed by Lucas Vidal, who perfectly captured the movie's sense of apocalyptic dread.