Amusement
“Your Torture, Your Pain, Your Fear, His Amusement”
Synopsis
While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Amusement - Official Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-29
Top Cast
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Keir O'Donnell
The Laugh
Tad Hilgenbrink
Rob
Katheryn Winnick
Tabitha
Laura Breckenridge
Shelby
Jessica Lucas
Lisa
Reid Scott
Dan
Rena Owen
Psychiatrist
Kevin Gage
Tryton
Brennan Bailey
Danny
Preston Bailey
Max
Fernanda Dorogi
Cat
Karley Scott Collins
Child Tabitha
Shauna Duggins
Woman in Truck
Jadin Gould
Child Shelby
Eyad Kurd-Misto
Child Laugh
Alisha Boe
Child Lisa
Ashley Arnold
School Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$170K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$5.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Wade Wall
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Amusement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $170K
- Production Studios
- Macari/Edelstein, Picturehouse Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Simpson
Jake Wade Wall
Marco Beltrami
Mark Garrett
David Handman, Chris G. Willingham
Neal Edelstein, Mike Macari
Department Leadership Roster
John Simpson
Director
Neal Edelstein
Producer
Mike Macari
Producer
Andrea Flesch
Costume Design
David Handman
Editor
Chris G. Willingham
Editor
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Ariel Velasco-Shaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jerry Pooler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Joyce
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob King
Stunt Coordinator
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Jake Wade Wall
Writer
Mark Garrett
Director of Photography
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amusement
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What is Amusement about?
While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.
Who directed Amusement?
Amusement was directed by John Simpson.
Who stars in Amusement?
The principal cast of Amusement includes Keir O'Donnell, Tad Hilgenbrink, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas.
When was Amusement released and how long is it?
Amusement was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Amusement?
Amusement had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $170K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Amusement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amusement was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amusement?
Amusement holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).