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The Taking of Deborah Logan

The Taking of Deborah Logan is a 2014 American found-footage supernatural horror film directed by Adam Robitel.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Taking of Deborah Logan is a 2014 American found-footage supernatural horror film directed by Adam Robitel. It follows a documentary crew filming an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease who appears to be experiencing something far more sinister, setting it apart from other horror films such as Sinners.

Premise

The film follows a crew documenting Deborah Logan’s Alzheimer’s disease, but their project reveals disturbing events that suggest a supernatural force is involved. The blend of medical decline and supernatural horror distinguishes it from other genre entries like Arrival (film).

Production

Adam Robitel directed the film and co-wrote it with Gavin Heffernan. It was Robitel’s first feature film as a director, unlike the directorial debut of Emergency (2022 film).

Cast

Jill Larson plays Deborah Logan, with Anne Ramsay as her daughter Sarah and Michelle Ang as Mia Medina, the student filmmaker central to the story.

Release

The film premiered in the United States on October 21, 2014 and has a runtime of about 90 minutes.

Key facts

  • The film is a found-footage supernatural horror movie released in 2014.
  • Adam Robitel made his feature directorial debut with the film.
  • The story centres on Deborah Logan, an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease, and the documentary crew filming her.
  • The cast includes Jill Larson as Deborah Logan, Anne Ramsay as Sarah Logan, and Michelle Ang as Mia Medina.
  • Its premise combines medical decline with supernatural horror elements.
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Canadian context

The film is available to Canadian viewers through international home-entertainment and streaming markets, but no Canada-specific production or release details were confirmed in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Taking of Deborah Logan about?
It follows a documentary crew filming an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease, only to uncover a far more sinister supernatural situation.
Who directed The Taking of Deborah Logan?
Adam Robitel directed the film.
When was The Taking of Deborah Logan released?
It was released in the United States on October 21, 2014.
What genre is The Taking of Deborah Logan?
It is a supernatural horror film with found-footage elements.
Who stars in The Taking of Deborah Logan?
The main cast includes Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay, and Michelle Ang.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3387648/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary describing the Alzheimer’s premise and sinister events.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3387648/
    Supports: Release date, country of origin, and cast/premise details.
  3. Wikipédia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taking_of_Deborah_Logan
    Supports: Film type, director, writers, cast, setting, and U.S. release date.
  4. MovieMeter — https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/thriller/the-taking-of-deborah-logan
    Supports: Runtime, genre, director, cast, and plot synopsis.
  5. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://www.es.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taking_of_Deborah_Logan
    Supports: 2014 American supernatural horror found-footage film, debut of Adam Robitel, cast, and release date.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_taking_of_deborah_logan_2014
    Supports: Genre, rating, language, runtime, and synopsis.