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4.0 / 10(37 votes)IMDbNR20121h 21mUnited States of America

The Helpers

“Can we help you?”

Synopsis

Seven friends from Sacramento, California head out on a documented road trip to Las Vegas. Their trip takes a very unexpected turn for the worse when their back tires mysteriously blow out. A couple miles down the road, they find a little gas station Diner/Motel, run by the most friendly, polite and "helpful" people. It appears that their problems are solved, but boy are they wrong! When convinced by "The Helpers" to stay overnight, the friends all wake up in their rooms to a new kind of gruesome and bloody terror!

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Helpers Official Trailer #2 (2012) Horror Movie HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 16, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Stokes
Screenplay & Story
Chris Stokes
Original Score
Michael J. Leslie
Original Title
The Helpers
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Budget
$4M
Production Studios
Brian Barrett Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Stokes

Screenplay & Story

Chris Stokes

Original Score & Music

Michael J. Leslie

Director of Photography

Miko Dannels

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Stokes

Chris Stokes

Director

Chris Stokes

Chris Stokes

Writer

Michael J. Leslie

Original Music Composer

Miko Dannels

Director of Photography

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 The Helpers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Helpers

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

What is The Helpers about?

Seven friends from Sacramento, California head out on a documented road trip to Las Vegas. Their trip takes a very unexpected turn for the worse when their back tires mysteriously blow out. A couple miles down the road, they find a little gas station Diner/Motel, run by the most friendly, polite and "helpful" people. It appears that their problems are solved, but boy are they wrong! When convinced by "The Helpers" to stay overnight, the friends all wake up in their rooms to a new kind of gruesome and bloody terror!

Who directed The Helpers?

The Helpers was directed by Chris Stokes.

Who stars in The Helpers?

The principal cast of The Helpers includes Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton, JoJo Wright, Rachel Sterling, Black Thomas.

When was The Helpers released and how long is it?

The Helpers was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for The Helpers?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Helpers was composed by Michael J. Leslie.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Helpers?

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