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Pathology (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Pathology is a 2008 horror thriller directed by Marc Schölermann, starring Milo Ventimiglia, Alyssa Milano and Keir O'Donnell. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
46%
worldwide gross
$3.2M
Metascore
55
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Pathology (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Thriller , Horror , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pathology About?

The premise of Pathology without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A brilliant medical student, Ted Gray, discovers a disturbing secret within the competitive world of pathology. His elite peers are indulging in a macabre game, meticulously planning and executing murders to test their skills and evade detection. Drawn into their twisted after-hours activities, Ted finds himself increasingly at risk, struggling to expose the truth before he becomes the next target in their deadly pursuit.

Pathology Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • medical school
  • murder
  • corpse
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • morgue
  • autopsy
  • god complex
  • male rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • pathology
  • psychopath
  • villain not really dead cliche
+38 more
  • perversion
  • bare chested male
  • liquid nitrogen
  • heart attack
  • forensic evidence
  • violent sex
  • sex in morgue
  • rough sex
  • gore
  • surprise ending
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • obesity
  • nitroglycerin
  • woman punches a man
  • boxer briefs
  • nude man
  • pokies
  • breast fondling
  • playing with a corpse
  • starts with hypocratic oath
  • cadaver
  • post mortem convulsion
  • brain
  • stabbed 18 times
  • injection in ear
  • high on drugs
  • nipple piercing
  • close up of eye
  • cutting tongue
  • cremation
  • sex in a morgue
  • making a scene
  • slipping on blood
  • disemboweled
  • drinking from a flask
  • female star appears nude
  • dark comedy
  • female topless nudity
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Cast & crew

Pathology Cast

Milo Ventimiglia leads the cast, with Alyssa Milano and Keir O'Donnell. Directed by Marc Schölermann.

Ratings

Pathology Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pathology 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Pathology Plot Summary

What happens in Pathology from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A group of medical residents specializing in pathology concoct a perilous game to determine who can execute the perfect murder. The story revolves around Ted Grey, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, who, after graduating at the top of his class, joins one of the nation’s leading Pathology programs. His exceptional talent and determination quickly catch the attention of a select circle of privileged pathology interns. Enamored by his newfound friends, Ted begins to uncover shocking secrets, soon realizing that he has been unwittingly drawn into their sinister after-hours competition at the morgue—a contest to see who can commit an undetectable murder.

Full summary

The whole story of Pathology, scene by scene

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Box office

Pathology Box Office

Pathology grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $109,846 came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.2M

US & Canada
$109.8K
International
$3.1M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Pathology Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pathology.

Pathology (2008) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pathology?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character in Pathology?

Cars

Cars in Pathology

12 cars on screen, including the 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans and the 1997 BMW 5 E39.

All 12 cars
  • 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans in Pathology 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Important role
  • 1997 BMW 5 E39 in Pathology 1997 BMW 5 E39 Minor role
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade in Pathology 2007 Cadillac Escalade Minor role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Pathology 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Pathology Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Autópsia de um Crime” and “패솔로지”.

Also known as
  • Autópsia de um Crime
  • 패솔로지
  • Juegos Criminales
  • Pathology - Jeder hat ein Geheimnis
  • 恐怖解剖室
  • Kadavra
  • Pathology - Murhaleikki
  • Patologia
  • Boncasztal
  • Патология
  • פתולוגיה
  • Patoloģija
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  • Patologie
  • Патологія
  • Patológia
  • ドクターズ・ハイ
  • อำมหิตหลอนดับจิต

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FAQ

Pathology FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pathology, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pathology?

Pathology runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Pathology released?

Pathology was released on April 18, 2008.

Who directed Pathology?

Pathology was directed by Marc Schölermann.

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Who is in the cast of Pathology?

Pathology stars Milo Ventimiglia, Alyssa Milano and Keir O'Donnell.

How much did Pathology make at the box office?

Pathology grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($109,846 domestic, $3.1 million international).

How is Pathology rated?

Pathology has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Pathology have a post-credit scene?

No. Pathology has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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