Trapped Ashes
“5 Tales of Terror From the Biggest Names in Horror”
Synopsis
Trapped in a house of horror, seven people discover that the only way they'll get out alive is to tell their scariest stories.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trapped Ashes Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-02
Top Cast
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Jayce Bartok
Andy (segment "Wraparound")
Henry Gibson
Tour Guide (segment "Wraparound")
Lara Harris
Julia (segment "Wraparound")
Scott Lowell
Henry (segment "Wraparound")
Dick Miller
Max (segment "Wraparound")
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Nathalie / Martine (segments "Wraparound"/ "My Twin, The Worm")
John Saxon
Leo (segment "Stanley's Girlfriend")
Rachel Veltri
Phoebe (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Richard Ian Cox
Doug (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Glynis Davies
Nurse (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Scott Heindl
Zack (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Rob deLeeuw
Ben (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Mina E. Mina
Dr. Judith (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Winston Rekert
Dr. Larry (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Ken Russell
Dr. Lucy (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
John R. Taylor
Dr. Charlotte (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
Yoshinori Hiruma
Seishin (segment "Jibaku")
Ryo Ishibashi
Head Monk (segment "Jibaku")
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean S. Cunningham, Joe Dante, Ken Russell, Monte Hellman, John Gaeta
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Bartok
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- Trapped Ashes
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Independent Film Fund/CINV, TBS, Five Windows Productions, Elephant Studio, 11:11 Mediaworks, Trapped Ashes, Asmik Ace Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean S. Cunningham, Joe Dante, Ken Russell, Monte Hellman, John Gaeta
Dennis Bartok
Kenji Kawai
Zoran Popović, Lohengrin Zapiain
Marcus Manton
Dennis Bartok, Yoshifumi Hosoya, Yuko Yoshikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Bartok
Screenplay
Sean S. Cunningham
Director
Joe Dante
Director
Ken Russell
Director
Monte Hellman
Director
John Gaeta
Director
Dennis Bartok
Producer
Yoshifumi Hosoya
Producer
Yuko Yoshikawa
Producer
Zoran Popović
Director of Photography
Marcus Manton
Editor
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
Toni Burroughs-Rutter
Costume Design
Steven Ilous
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trapped Ashes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped Ashes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trapped Ashes about?
Trapped in a house of horror, seven people discover that the only way they'll get out alive is to tell their scariest stories.
Who directed Trapped Ashes?
Trapped Ashes was directed by Sean S. Cunningham, Joe Dante, Ken Russell, Monte Hellman, John Gaeta.
Who stars in Trapped Ashes?
The principal cast of Trapped Ashes includes Jayce Bartok, Henry Gibson, Lara Harris, Scott Lowell, Dick Miller.
When was Trapped Ashes released and how long is it?
Trapped Ashes was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Trapped Ashes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trapped Ashes was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trapped Ashes?
Trapped Ashes holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).