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5.7 / 10(290 votes)IMDbR20091h 33m$467K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Killing Room

Synopsis

Four volunteers sign up for what initially appears to be a typical paid research study, only to discover that they've unwittingly become involved with a classified government program that was said to have been terminated nearly two decades ago.

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The Killing Room (2009) - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 16, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 6, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$467K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Liebesman
Screenplay & Story
Ann Peacock, Gus Krieger
Original Score
Brian Tyler
Original Title
The Killing Room
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Worldwide Gross
$467K
Production Studios
Management 360

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Liebesman

Screenplay & Story

Ann Peacock, Gus Krieger

Original Score & Music

Brian Tyler

Director of Photography

Lukas Ettlin

Film Editing

Sean Carter

Producers

Jean-Luc De Fanti, Ross M. Dinerstein, Guymon Casady, Benjamin Forkner, Bobby Schwartz

Department Leadership Roster

Ann Peacock

Ann Peacock

Writer

Gus Krieger

Writer

Jonathan Liebesman

Jonathan Liebesman

Director

Ross M. Dinerstein

Ross M. Dinerstein

Producer

Guymon Casady

Guymon Casady

Producer

Sean Carter

Editor

Benjamin Forkner

Benjamin Forkner

Producer

Bobby Schwartz

Producer

Charisse Cardenas

Production Design

Caroline B. Marx

Costume Design

Lukas Ettlin

Director of Photography

Steven Ritzi

Stunt Coordinator

Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Room

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Killing Room about?

Four volunteers sign up for what initially appears to be a typical paid research study, only to discover that they've unwittingly become involved with a classified government program that was said to have been terminated nearly two decades ago.

Who directed The Killing Room?

The Killing Room was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

Who stars in The Killing Room?

The principal cast of The Killing Room includes Nick Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Shea Whigham, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Stormare.

When was The Killing Room released and how long is it?

The Killing Room was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

How much did The Killing Room make at the box office?

The Killing Room grossed $467K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Killing Room?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Room was composed by Brian Tyler.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing Room?

The Killing Room holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).