Almost Human

Almost Human is a 2013 science fiction horror film directed by Joe Begos. His feature film directorial debut, it premiered on September 10, 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Graham Skipper as a man whose best friend may or may not be committing a series of horrific murders. Premise Two years ago Mark (Josh Ethier) was kidnapped and taken to parts unknown. Upon his return Mark's personality is completely changed. His friends Seth (Graham Skipper) and Jen (Vanessa Leigh) decide to investigate Mark's mysterious disappearance and re-appearance, but are soon met with a series of grisly murders. It becomes clear that Mark has become infected by a bloodthirsty alien parasite that is bent on destroying the world. Seth is the first to know when he notices there is something wrong with him. Jen is assaulted by Mark, who shows her through a psychic link that he was tortured. Seth must do everything he can before it's too late. Cast Graham Skipper as Seth Hampton Josh Ethier as Mark Fisher Vanessa Leigh as Jen Craven Susan T. Travers as Becky Anthony Amaral III as Clyde Dutton Michael A. LoCicero as Barry Jeremy Furtado as Gas Station Customer Jami Tennille as Tracy Chuck Doherty as Clancy Kristopher Avedisian as Hunter 1 David Langill as Hunter 2 John Palmer as Jimmy Andre Boudreau as Car Driver Eric Berghman as Earle Harris Mark O'Leary as Dale Production Joe Begos had starting writing the film with the lead roles written for Graham Skipper and Josh Ethier. Begos knew Skipper from Re-Animator: The Musical, while Ethier had known Begos since childhood. Actress Vanessa Leigh signed on to star in the film six days before production began. The film was shot entirely in Rhode Island.