Animals
Synopsis
Syd Jarrett is an unsuspecting, down-and-out man in a washed-up hick town who gets pulled into a sub-culture of blood-hungry creatures. He encounters Vic, a renegade whose animal instincts are stronger than his human ones. As things begin to get even worse, Jarrett realizes that his best chance for happiness, and survival, lies in his true love for Jane.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Animals movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-09
Top Cast
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Marc Blucas
Jarrett
Naveen Andrews
Vic
Nicki Aycox
Nora
Eva Amurri
Jane
Andy Comeau
Jules
Bart Johnson
Vaughn
Gillian Shure
Trish
Mark Elias
Bud
Heidi Shepherd
Tristana
Ron Roggé
Tommy
Adrienne Hartvigsen
Employee
Charles Halford
Sheriff
Shalaina Castle
Hot Screamer Chick
Matthew Temple
Frat Boy #1
Chris Tarantino
Frat Boy #2
Stan Ellsworth
Drunk #1
Skip Carlsen
Drunk #2
Lorrie Dohoney
Slippery Kitten #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Aarniokoski
- Screenplay & Story
- John Skipp, Craig Spector
- Original Score
- Alan Brewer
- Original Title
- Animals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- T&C Pictures, Anonymous Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Aarniokoski
John Skipp, Craig Spector
Alan Brewer
Joseph Arena, Matthew Williams
Tony Ciccone
Bill Borden, Paul Green, Terry Spazek
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Aarniokoski
Director
Craig Spector
Writer
Bill Borden
Producer
Paul Green
Producer
Terry Spazek
Producer
Christopher R. DeMuri
Production Design
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
Frank L. Bare II
Stunt Coordinator
Don Shanks
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Williams
Director of Photography
Tony Ciccone
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animals
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What is Animals about?
Syd Jarrett is an unsuspecting, down-and-out man in a washed-up hick town who gets pulled into a sub-culture of blood-hungry creatures. He encounters Vic, a renegade whose animal instincts are stronger than his human ones. As things begin to get even worse, Jarrett realizes that his best chance for happiness, and survival, lies in his true love for Jane.
Who directed Animals?
Animals was directed by Douglas Aarniokoski.
Who stars in Animals?
The principal cast of Animals includes Marc Blucas, Naveen Andrews, Nicki Aycox, Eva Amurri, Andy Comeau.
When was Animals released and how long is it?
Animals was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animals was composed by Alan Brewer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animals?
Animals holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).