The Wilderness
Synopsis
Kidnapped and abandoned in the Utah desert, a group of troubled boys are forced into a ruthless "Wilderness Therapy" program. Cut off from the world, they must survive both the elements and the mind games of a director who may not be trying to save them at all.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer King
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer King
- Original Score
- Isaac Middleton
- Original Title
- The Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Disarming Films, Artemis Rising, Lightning Strikes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer King
Spencer King
Isaac Middleton
Sean Mouton
Amir Mosallaie
Amy J. Berg, Regina K. Scully, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Nayel Nassar, Jennifer Gates Nassar
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer King
Director
Spencer King
Screenplay
Amy J. Berg
Producer
Sean Mouton
Director of Photography
Amir Mosallaie
Editor
Hunter Doohan
Producer
Aaron Paul
Producer
Spencer King
Producer
Lily Blavin
Producer
Isaac Middleton
Original Music Composer
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What is The Wilderness about?
Kidnapped and abandoned in the Utah desert, a group of troubled boys are forced into a ruthless "Wilderness Therapy" program. Cut off from the world, they must survive both the elements and the mind games of a director who may not be trying to save them at all.
Who directed The Wilderness?
The Wilderness was directed by Spencer King.
Who stars in The Wilderness?
The principal cast of The Wilderness includes Hunter Doohan, Lamar Johnson, Sam Jaeger, Aaron Holliday, Matt Gomez Hidaka.
When was The Wilderness released and how long is it?
The Wilderness was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wilderness was composed by Isaac Middleton.