The Canal
“Evil Lies Within”
Synopsis
A man who suspects his wife is cheating on him begins having nightmarish visions of an evil presence that he believes inhabits his house.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Canal 2014 U.S. Horror Movie Trailer HD - NEW
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-11
Top Cast
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Rupert Evans
David
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Claire
Hannah Hoekstra
Alice
Steve Oram
McNamara
Kelly Byrne
Sophie
Serena Brabazon
Estate Agent
Anthony Murphy
Policeman 1
Calum Heath
Billy
Paddy Curran
William Jackson
Maura Foley
Woman in Garden
Carl Shaaban
Alex
Sinead Watters
Anna
Alicja Ayres
Margaret Jackson
Conor Horgan
Steven
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Kavanagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Kavanagh
- Original Score
- Ceiri Torjussen
- Original Title
- The Canal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Treasure Entertainment, The Orchard, Park Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Kavanagh
Ivan Kavanagh, Neal Rowland
Ceiri Torjussen
Piers McGrail
Robin Hill
Rebecca O'Flanagan, Adam Partridge, Mike Rattenbury, Robert Walpole, Rory Gilmartin
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Kavanagh
Director
AnneMarie Naughton
Producer
Piers McGrail
Director of Photography
Robin Hill
Editor
Stephanie Clerkin
Production Design
Judith Williams
Costume Design
Ceiri Torjussen
Original Music Composer
Ivan Kavanagh
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Canal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canal about?
A man who suspects his wife is cheating on him begins having nightmarish visions of an evil presence that he believes inhabits his house.
Who directed The Canal?
The Canal was directed by Ivan Kavanagh.
Who stars in The Canal?
The principal cast of The Canal includes Rupert Evans, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Hannah Hoekstra, Steve Oram, Kelly Byrne.
When was The Canal released and how long is it?
The Canal was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canal was composed by Ceiri Torjussen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canal?
The Canal holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).