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4.0 / 10(6 votes)IMDbNR20241h 29mUnited States of America

First Contact

“Something evil has arrived.”

Synopsis

Two estranged siblings go to their late scientist father's farmhouse to make sense of his incomplete work. They soon discover an evil entity, buried in time and space for millions of years, has been released and begun wreaking havoc.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

June 6, 2023

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bruce Wemple
Screenplay & Story
Bruce Wemple
Original Score
Nate VanDeusen
Original Title
First Contact
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
377 Films, Traverse Terror

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bruce Wemple

Screenplay & Story

Bruce Wemple

Original Score & Music

Nate VanDeusen

Producers

Chris Cimperman, Cole Payne

Department Leadership Roster

Bruce Wemple

Bruce Wemple

Director

Bruce Wemple

Bruce Wemple

Writer

Chris Cimperman

Chris Cimperman

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for First Contact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Contact

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is First Contact about?

Two estranged siblings go to their late scientist father's farmhouse to make sense of his incomplete work. They soon discover an evil entity, buried in time and space for millions of years, has been released and begun wreaking havoc.

Who directed First Contact?

First Contact was directed by Bruce Wemple.

Who stars in First Contact?

The principal cast of First Contact includes Anna Shields, James Liddell, Chris Cimperman, Caitlin Duffy, Paul Kandarian.

When was First Contact released and how long is it?

First Contact was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for First Contact?

The original motion picture soundtrack for First Contact was composed by Nate VanDeusen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for First Contact?

First Contact holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).