Chain Letter
“If you don't forward it, you die.”
Synopsis
Six friends receive a mysterious chain letter via text messaging and in their email accounts from a maniac who's hunting down teenagers who fail to forward his online chain letter. Who knew they should take the threats in the chain letter seriously? Or that chain letters using the teens' favorite technologies to track them can kill? This maniacal game pits friend against friend as they race to beat rules that seem impossible to escape. Break the chain, lose a life. Do you pass it on? Does friendship mean anything?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Chain Letter - Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-22
Top Cast
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Nikki Reed
Jessie Campbell
Keith David
Det. Jim Crenshaw
Michael Bailey Smith
Chain Man
Brad Dourif
Mr. Smirker
Betsy Russell
Sergeant Hamill
Cherilyn Wilson
Rachael Conners
Matt Cohen
Johnny Jones
Noah Segan
Dante
Madison Bauer
Jane Campbell
Phil Austin
Jeff Campbell
Cody Kasch
Neil Conners
Michael J. Pagan
Michael Grant
Brian Tee
Brian Yee
Deborah Geffner
Irene Cristof
Johann Sebastian
Burt
Mark S. Allen
TV Announcer
Eliot Schwartz
Kevin (as Eliot Benjamin)
David Zahedian
Brad
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$4.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deon Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Erwin, Michael J. Pagan
- Original Score
- Vincent Gillioz
- Original Title
- Chain Letter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $143K
- Production Studios
- Tiger Tail Entertainment, Deon Taylor Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deon Taylor
Diana Erwin, Michael J. Pagan
Vincent Gillioz
Philip Lee, Christian Sebaldt
James Coblentz, Joseph Takats
Deon Taylor, Michael J. Pagan
Department Leadership Roster
Deon Taylor
Director
Diana Erwin
Writer
Michael J. Pagan
Writer
Deon Taylor
Producer
Michael J. Pagan
Producer
Chasia Kwame
Costume Design
James Coblentz
Editor
Joseph Takats
Editor
George Goodridge
Production Design
Carl Ciarfalio
Stunt Coordinator
Vincent Gillioz
Original Music Composer
Philip Lee
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Letter
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What is Chain Letter about?
Six friends receive a mysterious chain letter via text messaging and in their email accounts from a maniac who's hunting down teenagers who fail to forward his online chain letter. Who knew they should take the threats in the chain letter seriously? Or that chain letters using the teens' favorite technologies to track them can kill? This maniacal game pits friend against friend as they race to beat rules that seem impossible to escape. Break the chain, lose a life. Do you pass it on? Does friendship mean anything?
Who directed Chain Letter?
Chain Letter was directed by Deon Taylor.
Who stars in Chain Letter?
The principal cast of Chain Letter includes Nikki Reed, Keith David, Michael Bailey Smith, Brad Dourif, Betsy Russell.
When was Chain Letter released and how long is it?
Chain Letter was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chain Letter?
Chain Letter had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $143K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Chain Letter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chain Letter was composed by Vincent Gillioz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chain Letter?
Chain Letter 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.).