Encounter
“You can't pray them away.”
Synopsis
A newlywed couple Ted and Lauren rent an old farm house to do a thesis on orbs and set up cameras, Strange ghostly noises and haunting occur at night. Ted sees video of Lauren, possessed and wandering the fields at night. When their roommate kills himself they decide to do a séance to see what is haunting the house. Little do they know what they hear and fear is nothing they can pray away.
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Official Trailer - Encounter - 2014
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susannah O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Susannah O'Brien
- Original Title
- Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Sahara Vision Productions, Market Street Productions (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susannah O'Brien
Susannah O'Brien
Susannah O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Susannah O'Brien
Screenplay
Susannah O'Brien
Producer
Susannah O'Brien
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Encounter
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What is Encounter about?
A newlywed couple Ted and Lauren rent an old farm house to do a thesis on orbs and set up cameras, Strange ghostly noises and haunting occur at night. Ted sees video of Lauren, possessed and wandering the fields at night. When their roommate kills himself they decide to do a séance to see what is haunting the house. Little do they know what they hear and fear is nothing they can pray away.
Who directed Encounter?
Encounter was directed by Susannah O'Brien.
Who stars in Encounter?
The principal cast of Encounter includes Justin Arnold, Andrea Nelson, Don Scribner, Jonathan R. Freeman, Jack Hunter.
When was Encounter released and how long is it?
Encounter was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Encounter?
Encounter 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.).