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4.7 / 10(61 votes)IMDbR20101h 29mUnited States of America

The Violent Kind

Synopsis

One night at a secluded farmhouse deep in the Northern California woods, a small group of hardened young bikers and their girlfriends are tormented when one of the girls becomes savagely possessed and a gang of "Rockabillies" seemingly from the 1950's descends upon them to collect what is growing inside her.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Violent Kind Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 25, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 22, 2011

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores
Screenplay & Story
Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores, Adam Weis
Original Score
Joshua Myers
Original Title
The Violent Kind
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
San Francisco Independent Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores

Screenplay & Story

Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores, Adam Weis

Original Score & Music

Joshua Myers

Director of Photography

James Laxton

Film Editing

Nic Hill, Joel T. Pashby, Jesse Spencer

Producers

Malek Akkad, Jeffrey Allard, Michael Ferris Gibson, Andy Gould, Jeremy Platt

Department Leadership Roster

Mitchell Altieri

Director

Phil Flores

Director

Malek Akkad

Malek Akkad

Producer

Jeffrey Allard

Producer

Michael Ferris Gibson

Producer

Andy Gould

Producer

Jeremy Platt

Producer

Nic Hill

Nic Hill

Editor

Joel T. Pashby

Editor

Jesse Spencer

Editor

Will King

Production Design

Alexis Beck

Costume Design

James Laxton

James Laxton

Director of Photography

Mitchell Altieri

Writer

Phil Flores

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Violent Kind.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Violent Kind

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Violent Kind about?

One night at a secluded farmhouse deep in the Northern California woods, a small group of hardened young bikers and their girlfriends are tormented when one of the girls becomes savagely possessed and a gang of "Rockabillies" seemingly from the 1950's descends upon them to collect what is growing inside her.

Who directed The Violent Kind?

The Violent Kind was directed by Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores.

Who stars in The Violent Kind?

The principal cast of The Violent Kind includes Cory Knauf, Taylor Cole, Bret Roberts, Christina Prousalis, Joseph McKelheer.

When was The Violent Kind released and how long is it?

The Violent Kind was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for The Violent Kind?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violent Kind was composed by Joshua Myers.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Violent Kind?

The Violent Kind holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).