The Appearance
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”
Synopsis
Mateho, an officer of the Inquisition and rational man of science, visits a remote monastery to investigate a bizarre murder of a monk. And you guessed it: something evil is afoot. But is the terror man-made or the result of witchcraft?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinepocalypse Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Knight
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Knight
- Original Title
- The Appearance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Camera 40 Productions, Hive Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Knight
Kurt Knight
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Knight
Writer
Kurt Knight
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Appearance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Appearance about?
Mateho, an officer of the Inquisition and rational man of science, visits a remote monastery to investigate a bizarre murder of a monk. And you guessed it: something evil is afoot. But is the terror man-made or the result of witchcraft?
Who directed The Appearance?
The Appearance was directed by Kurt Knight.
Who stars in The Appearance?
The principal cast of The Appearance includes Jake Stormoen, Kristian Nairn, Adam Johnson, Baylee Self, Michael Flynn.
When was The Appearance released and how long is it?
The Appearance was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Appearance?
The Appearance holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).