Acolytes
“Nothing stays buried forever.”
Synopsis
Three teens blackmail a serial killer into helping them get rid of a violent bully.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$860
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hewitt
- Screenplay & Story
- S.P. Krause, Shayne Armstrong
- Original Score
- Mark Pugh, David Franzke
- Original Title
- Acolytes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $860
- Production Studios
- Stewart & Wall Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hewitt
S.P. Krause, Shayne Armstrong, Jon Hewitt
Mark Pugh, David Franzke
Tony O'Loughlan, Mark Pugh
Simon Martin
Richard Stewart, Penny Wall, Ian Gibbins, Gary Hamilton, Grant Bradley
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Hewitt
Director
Jon Hewitt
Writer
Richard Stewart
Producer
Penny Wall
Producer
Mark Pugh
Original Music Composer
S.P. Krause
Screenplay
Shayne Armstrong
Screenplay
David Franzke
Original Music Composer
Mark Pugh
Director of Photography
Simon Martin
Editor
Michelle Sotheren
Production Design
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Vanessa Loh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acolytes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Acolytes about?
Three teens blackmail a serial killer into helping them get rid of a violent bully.
Who directed Acolytes?
Acolytes was directed by Jon Hewitt.
Who stars in Acolytes?
The principal cast of Acolytes includes Joel Edgerton, Michael Dorman, Sebastian Gregory, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Joshua Payne.
When was Acolytes released and how long is it?
Acolytes was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Acolytes make at the box office?
Acolytes grossed $860 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Acolytes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acolytes was composed by Mark Pugh, David Franzke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Acolytes?
Acolytes holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).