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The Monster (2016)

โ€œStay in the lightโ€

5.5/10 ยท 616 votes 1h 31m r DramaHorror

#278 of 305 films from 2016 #3682 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Bryan Bertino ยท Written by Bryan Bertino

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Overview

Stranded on a desolate road at night, a troubled mother and her daughter are stalked by a terrifying woodland creature while confronting the trauma of their fractured relationship.

Cast

Zoe Kazanas Kathy
Ella Ballentineas Lizzy
Aaron Douglasas Jesse
Christine Ebadias Leslie Williams
Marc Hickoxas John Brooks
Scott Speedmanas Roy
Chris Webbas Monster

Facts

Release dateNovember 11, 2016
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$2,700,000
Box office$74,000 (0.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt3976144

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Questions

How long is The Monster?
The Monster runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Monster worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 616 votes, which places it #278 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 9%) and #3682 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Monster?
The Monster was directed by Bryan Bertino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Strangers (2008), The Dark and the Wicked (2020).
Who stars in The Monster?
Zoe Kazan as Kathy; Ella Ballentine as Lizzy; Aaron Douglas as Jesse; Christine Ebadi as Leslie Williams; Marc Hickox as John Brooks; Scott Speedman as Roy.
What is The Monster rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Monster?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/96134.

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