Painkillers movie poster

Painkillers

November 15, 2015 1h 45m 4.0/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 2015. Painkillers is a thriller/science fiction film. directed by Peter Winther.

Starring Tahmoh Penikett, Erica Durance, and Lesley-Ann Brandt

Synopsis

Led by Major John Cafferty, a squad of US soldiers are sent on a mission,deep into the mountainous regions of Afghanistan with orders to extract a mysterious top secret package. Now they are back home in a military hospital because they have no memory of what happened to them, or even who they are. In time, they start to recall the strange events that occurred: apparitions that appeared, luring some of them to their deaths and readings of a powerful electromagnetic energy from a strange unearthly power source. But there is no time to dwell on the past, they need to face the bitter truth about how they ended up in Afghanistan to begin with and the betrayals that wiped out their minds and nearly destroyed their lives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 15, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 4.0/10 Mixed (21 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Badlands Features
  • Liberation Pictures
  • Ferns Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Painkillers about?

Led by Major John Cafferty, a squad of US soldiers are sent on a mission,deep into the mountainous regions of Afghanistan with orders to extract a mysterious top secret package. Now they are back h...

Who directed Painkillers?

Painkillers was directed by Peter Winther.

How long is Painkillers?

Painkillers has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Painkillers released?

Painkillers was released on November 15, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Painkillers?

The main cast of Painkillers includes Tahmoh Penikett, Erica Durance, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Colm Feore, Julia Voth.