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Oculus (2014)

โ€œYou see what it wants you to see.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 3,296 votes 1h 44m r Horror

#170 of 309 films from 2014 #474 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Mike Flanagan ยท Written by Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard

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Overview

A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

Cast

Karen Gillanas Kaylie Russell
Brenton Thwaitesas Tim Russell
Katee Sackhoffas Marie Russell
Rory Cochraneas Alan Russell
Annalise Bassoas Young Kaylie
Garrett Ryanas Young Tim
James Laffertyas Michael Dumont
Miguel Sandovalas Dr. Shawn Graham
Kate Siegelas Marisol Chavez
Scott Grahamas Warren
Justin Gordonas Supervisor Mark
Dave Levineas Robert Clancy
Stephanie Minteras Virginia Lasser
Skye L. Johnsonas Mary O'Connor

Facts

Release dateApril 3, 2014
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$44,459,951 (8.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt2388715

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Questions

How long is Oculus?
Oculus runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Oculus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 3,296 votes, which places it #170 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 45%) and #474 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Oculus?
Oculus was directed by Mike Flanagan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Life of Chuck (2025), Doctor Sleep (2019), Hush (2016).
Who stars in Oculus?
Karen Gillan as Kaylie Russell; Brenton Thwaites as Tim Russell; Katee Sackhoff as Marie Russell; Rory Cochrane as Alan Russell; Annalise Basso as Young Kaylie; Garrett Ryan as Young Tim.
What is Oculus rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Oculus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32248.

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