Chernobyl Diaries (2012)
A group of thrill-seeking tourists venture into the irradiated ghost town of Pripyat — and quickly realize something terrifying still lurks within its ruins.
Chernobyl Diaries - Movie Information
- Original Title: Chernobyl Diaries
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Bradley Parker
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 24, 2012 (Australia - MA15+), May 25, 2012 (United States - R), May 25, 2012 (Canada), June 21, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), June 22, 2012 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2012 (France), July 13, 2012 (Brazil), July 13, 2012 (Mexico), June 20, 2012 (Italy), September 21, 2012 (Spain - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Terror en Chernobyl (AR), Заборонена зона (UA), Chroniques de Tchernobyl (FR), Terror en Chernobyl (SV), Chernobyl: Sinta a Radiação (BR), 切爾諾貝爾屠亡實錄 (HK), Czarnobyl. Reaktor strachu (PL), Atrapados en Chernóbil (ES)
- Production Companies: Oren Peli / Brian Witten Pictures, Alcon Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Chernobyl Diaries - Plot
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.
Chernobyl Diaries - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the dread of Pripyat come alive:
Ten years ago, the Ukrainian government let tourists visit the area around Chernobyl. They said it was safe...it wasn't.
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Chernobyl Diaries - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Bradley Parker
Main Cast
- Olivia Taylor Dudley
- Jesse McCartney
- Devin Kelley
- Jonathan Sadowski
- Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
- Nathan Phillips
- Alex Feldman
- Milutin Milošević
- Kristof Konrad
- Pasha D. Lychnikoff
Writers
- Carey van Dyke
- Oren Peli
- Shane van Dyke
Producers
- Oren Peli
- Brian Witten
Chernobyl Diaries - FAQs
Is Chernobyl Diaries based on a true story?
Chernobyl Diaries is a fictional horror film, not based on a true story. However, it draws heavily on the real 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the genuine ghost town of Pripyat, Ukraine, which has become a real-world destination for so-called 'dark tourism' expeditions.
Where can you stream Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date options in your area.
Who are the main actors in Chernobyl Diaries?
The main cast includes Olivia Taylor Dudley as Natalie, Jesse McCartney as Chris, Devin Kelley as Amanda, Jonathan Sadowski as Paul, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Zoe, and Nathan Phillips as Michael. The ensemble cast portrays the group of tourists venturing into the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
What is the age rating for Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries is rated R in the United States by the MPA. The rating reflects the film's intense horror sequences, violence, disturbing imagery, and overall frightening content. It received a 15 certificate in the UK and an MA15+ rating in Australia.
What are the creatures in Chernobyl Diaries?
The film deliberately keeps the antagonists obscure, but they are implied to be humans or animals grotesquely mutated by decades of nuclear radiation exposure in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The decision to show them only in glimpses was a deliberate creative choice to heighten dread and ambiguity.
How long is Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries has a runtime of 88 minutes (1 hour and 28 minutes). The film's relatively lean running time keeps the pacing tight, moving quickly from the group's arrival in Pripyat to the escalating terror they encounter in the abandoned city.
Who directed and wrote Chernobyl Diaries?
Chernobyl Diaries was directed by Bradley Parker in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Carey van Dyke, Shane van Dyke, and Oren Peli, the latter being best known as the creator of the Paranormal Activity franchise.
What movies are similar to Chernobyl Diaries?
Fans of Chernobyl Diaries may enjoy Wolf Creek (2005), Turistas (2006), Tremors (1990), Phantoms (1998), and Temple (2017). These films share similar themes of isolated travelers facing deadly threats in remote or hostile environments, blending survival horror with atmospheric dread.
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