The School
“Face your fears . . . or they'll come to life.”
Synopsis
When a doctor looking for her missing child awakens to find herself in an abandoned school, she must survive the supernatural terror and face her own demons if she is to find the truth about where her son is.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Storm Ashwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Storm Ashwood
- Original Score
- Michael Lira
- Original Title
- The School
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Bronte Pictures, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Lunar Pictures, Metrol Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Storm Ashwood
Storm Ashwood
Michael Lira
Aaron McLisky
Marcus D'Arcy, David Ngo
Blake Northfield, Jim Robison
Department Leadership Roster
Storm Ashwood
Director
Storm Ashwood
Writer
Michael Lira
Original Music Composer
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
David Ngo
Editor
Aaron McLisky
Director of Photography
Blake Northfield
Producer
Jim Robison
Producer
Andrew Infanti
Costume Design
Nicola Barber
Production Design
Nicola Stillone
Production Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The School.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The School.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Watched Movies
All movies I’ve watched and rated:
ALL MOVIE LIST 1990-2023
BALISTAR Movie Daily Update List
Top Titles from Australia - IMDb
2025
2018 horror
Similar Titles to The School
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.6
7.6
6.4
8.5
10.0
6.0
10.0
7.3
7.4
5.5
6.8
5.3
7.0
6.2
6.5
6.0
6.0
5.1
10.0
6.5
More Like The School
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The School
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The School about?
When a doctor looking for her missing child awakens to find herself in an abandoned school, she must survive the supernatural terror and face her own demons if she is to find the truth about where her son is.
Who directed The School?
The School was directed by Storm Ashwood.
Who stars in The School?
The principal cast of The School includes Megan Drury, Will McDonald, Jack Ruwald, Alexia Santosuosso, Milly Alcock.
When was The School released and how long is it?
The School was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The School was composed by Michael Lira.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The School?
The School holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).