The Encounter
“When Night Falls, Fear The Light.”
Synopsis
When Collin Bastrow is found in the forest, alone and afraid, he has a shocking story to tell. As he struggles to recount the events of the previous night his memories return in a series of horrific flashes of what became of his friends and fiancée. What started as a simple camping trip in the mountains of Northern Arizona quickly descended into an amazing and terrifying story that is truly out of this world. As the sole survivor of this deadly close encounter Collin must try and explain the unexplainable
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The Encounter (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Conway
- Original Score
- Matt Jantzen
- Original Title
- The Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- FunHouse Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Conway
Robert Conway
Matt Jantzen
Travis Amery
Robert Conway, Justin L. Anderson, David Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Conway
Director
Robert Conway
Writer
Robert Conway
Producer
Justin L. Anderson
Producer
David Friedman
Producer
Travis Amery
Director of Photography
Matt Jantzen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Encounter about?
When Collin Bastrow is found in the forest, alone and afraid, he has a shocking story to tell. As he struggles to recount the events of the previous night his memories return in a series of horrific flashes of what became of his friends and fiancée. What started as a simple camping trip in the mountains of Northern Arizona quickly descended into an amazing and terrifying story that is truly out of this world. As the sole survivor of this deadly close encounter Collin must try and explain the unexplainable
Who directed The Encounter?
The Encounter was directed by Robert Conway.
Who stars in The Encounter?
The principal cast of The Encounter includes Clint James, Owen Conway, Megan Drust, Eliza Kiss, Louie Iaccarino.
When was The Encounter released and how long is it?
The Encounter was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Encounter was composed by Matt Jantzen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Encounter?
The Encounter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).