The Neon Demon
“Beauty is vicious.”
Synopsis
When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-13
Top Cast
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Elle Fanning
Jesse
Karl Glusman
Dean
Jena Malone
Ruby
Bella Heathcote
Gigi
Abbey Lee
Sarah
Desmond Harrington
Jack
Keanu Reeves
Hank
Christina Hendricks
Roberta Hoffmann
Alessandro Nivola
Robert Sarno
Charles Baker
Mikey
Jamie Clayton
Casting Director
Stacey Danger
Casting Assistant
Rebecca Dayan
Dresser
Helen Wilson
Seamstress
Houda Shretah
Robert Sarno's Assistant
Taylor Hill
Flirty Model #1
Vanessa Martinez
Waitress
Jason Schneidman
Pool Photo Shoot Hairstylist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.49x
-$3.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Winding Refn, Mary Laws, Polly Stenham
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- The Neon Demon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Denmark, France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Gaumont, Space Rocket Nation, Vendian Entertainment, Bold Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn, Mary Laws, Polly Stenham
Cliff Martinez
Natasha Braier
Matthew Newman
Sidonie Dumas, Lene Børglum, Nicolas Winding Refn, Vincent Maraval, Manuel Chiche
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Winding Refn
Screenplay
Mary Laws
Screenplay
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Winding Refn
Director
Matthew Newman
Editor
Polly Stenham
Screenplay
Natasha Braier
Director of Photography
Elliott Hostetter
Production Design
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Shant Jordan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lene Børglum
Producer
Nicolas Winding Refn
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Peter Hjorth
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neon Demon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Neon Demon about?
When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
Who directed The Neon Demon?
The Neon Demon was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
Who stars in The Neon Demon?
The principal cast of The Neon Demon includes Elle Fanning, Karl Glusman, Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, Abbey Lee.
When was The Neon Demon released and how long is it?
The Neon Demon was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Neon Demon?
The Neon Demon had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $3.4M at the worldwide box office (0.49 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Neon Demon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neon Demon was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Neon Demon?
The Neon Demon holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).