This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes descend into the abandoned halls of "Session 9" (2001), one of the earliest horror films shot digitally—and one that still manages to feel unsettling decades later.

Both Mike Field and Mike Butler admire the filmmaking craft on display. Butler especially praises the cinematography, the striking shot choices, and the eerie use of setting and color that turns a decaying asylum into a character of its own. Field agrees that the direction and performances elevate the movie well beyond its budget.

However, Butler takes issue with the script, finding it thin and a bit too reminiscent of a college film student’s thesis project. Even so, both Mikes agree that Session 9 is an easy recommendation for filmmakers and horror fans interested in atmospheric storytelling, haunting locations, and the transition into the digital age of cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

4:07 - Film Facts

10:00 - Film Discussion

33:15 - Reviews

39:10 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

41:12 - Why Is This Forgotten?

42:53 - Plugs

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