They Wait
“Bad things happen to those who wait.”
Synopsis
Jason and his wife, Sarah, leave their adopted home of Shanghai and travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, for his uncle's funeral, staying with his Aunt Mei. Already disoriented, Jason and Sarah are unnerved when their son, Sam, begins seeing ghosts and violent deaths. After Sam is hospitalized, Sarah consults with a pharmacist who's well-informed about Chinese mythology and who tells her that supernatural forces threaten her son.
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They Wait Offical UK Trailer (On DVD 9th February 2009)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernie Barbarash
- Screenplay & Story
- Trevor Markwart
- Original Score
- Hal Beckett
- Original Title
- They Wait
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- TVA Films, Brightlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernie Barbarash
Trevor Markwart
Hal Beckett
Gregory Middleton
Uwe Boll, Diane Boehme, Roma Khanna
Department Leadership Roster
Ernie Barbarash
Director
Gregory Middleton
Director of Photography
Hal Beckett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Wait
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What is They Wait about?
Jason and his wife, Sarah, leave their adopted home of Shanghai and travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, for his uncle's funeral, staying with his Aunt Mei. Already disoriented, Jason and Sarah are unnerved when their son, Sam, begins seeing ghosts and violent deaths. After Sam is hospitalized, Sarah consults with a pharmacist who's well-informed about Chinese mythology and who tells her that supernatural forces threaten her son.
Who directed They Wait?
They Wait was directed by Ernie Barbarash.
Who stars in They Wait?
The principal cast of They Wait includes Jaime King, Vicky Huang, Terry Chen, Cheng Pei-pei, Henry O.
When was They Wait released and how long is it?
They Wait was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for They Wait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Wait was composed by Hal Beckett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Wait?
They Wait holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).