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Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

“Ten years ago, the Ukrainian government let tourists visit the area around Chernobyl. They said it was safe...it wasn't.”

5.3/10 · 1,733 votes 1h 28m r ThrillerHorror

#224 of 232 films from 2012 #2371 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Bradley Parker · Written by Shane van Dyke, Oren Peli, Carey van Dyke

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Overview

A group of six tourists looking to go off the beaten path, hire an 'extreme tour guide' who, ignoring warnings, takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but now a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years earlier. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, the group members find themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone.

Cast

Olivia Taylor Dudleyas Natalie
Jesse McCartneyas Chris
Devin Kelleyas Amanda
Jonathan Sadowskias Paul
Ingrid Bolsø Berdalas Zoe
Nathan Phillipsas Michael
Alex Feldmanas Medic Goldshmidt
Milutin Miloševićas Ukrainian Thug
Kristof Konradas Medic Grotzky
Pasha D. Lychnikoffas Doctor
Miloš Timotijevićas Russian Check Point Guard
Dimitri Diatchenkoas Uri
Ivan Đorđevićas Ukrainian Thug
Ivan Jović Ikacas Ukrainian Thug

Facts

Release dateMay 24, 2012
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$1,000,000
Box office$38,390,020 (38.4× budget)
IMDbtt1991245

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Questions

How long is Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Chernobyl Diaries worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 1,733 votes, which places it #224 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 4%) and #2371 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries was directed by Bradley Parker.
Who stars in Chernobyl Diaries?
Olivia Taylor Dudley as Natalie; Jesse McCartney as Chris; Devin Kelley as Amanda; Jonathan Sadowski as Paul; Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Zoe; Nathan Phillips as Michael.
What is Chernobyl Diaries rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chernobyl Diaries?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95622.

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