The Collection
“Every great collector has a vision.”
Synopsis
Arkin escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped warehouse and save Elena.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Collection 2012 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-08
Top Cast
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Josh Stewart
Arkin
Emma Fitzpatrick
Elena
Christopher McDonald
Mr. Peters
Johanna Braddy
Missy Solomon
Lee Tergesen
Lucello
Navi Rawat
Lisa
Andre Royo
Wally
Erin Way
Abby
Tim Griffin
Dre
Eaddy Mays
Lynn
Daniel Sharman
Basil
Shannon Kane
Paz
Brandon Molale
Lin
Will Peltz
Brian
Justin Mortelliti
Zack
Randall Archer
The Collector
John Gulager
Agent Gulager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Fantastic Fest
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 10, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$5.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Dunstan
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton
- Original Score
- Charlie Clouser
- Original Title
- The Collection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.9M
- Production Studios
- Fortress Features, LD Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Dunstan
Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton
Charlie Clouser
Marc Dobiecki, Jules Labarthe, Sam McCurdy
Mark Stevens, Kevin Greutert
Pete Shilaimon, Tom Luse, Brett Forbes, Patrick Rizzotti, Julie Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Friderici
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marcus Dunstan
Director
Marcus Dunstan
Screenplay
Patrick Melton
Screenplay
Brett Forbes
Producer
Patrick Rizzotti
Producer
Graham "Grace" Walker
Production Design
Eulyn C. Hufkie-Womble
Costume Design
Rick Sander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julie Richardson
Producer
Banzai Vitale
Stunt Coordinator
David Karlak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sam McCurdy
Director of Photography
Mark Stevens
Editor
Yaron Yashinski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Collection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Collection about?
Arkin escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped warehouse and save Elena.
Who directed The Collection?
The Collection was directed by Marcus Dunstan.
Who stars in The Collection?
The principal cast of The Collection includes Josh Stewart, Emma Fitzpatrick, Christopher McDonald, Johanna Braddy, Lee Tergesen.
When was The Collection released and how long is it?
The Collection was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Collection?
The Collection had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $9.9M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Collection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Collection was composed by Charlie Clouser.
Is The Collection based on a book or true story?
The Collection is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Patrick Melton", Characters: "Marcus Dunstan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Collection?
The Collection holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).