The Banishing
“Some houses were never meant to be a home”
Synopsis
In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.
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THE BANISHING (2020) International Trailer (HD) Jessica Brown Findlay
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$564K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- David Beton, Ray Bogdanovich, Dean Lines
- Original Score
- James Griffith, Pablo Clements
- Original Title
- The Banishing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $564K
- Production Studios
- WestEnd Films, Freeway CAM B.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Smith
David Beton, Ray Bogdanovich, Dean Lines
James Griffith, Pablo Clements
Sarah Cunningham
Richard Smither
Maya Amsellem, David Beton, Laurie Cook, Sharon Harel-Cohen, Jason Newmark
Department Leadership Roster
James Griffith
Original Music Composer
Pablo Clements
Original Music Composer
Christopher Smith
Director
David Beton
Writer
Ray Bogdanovich
Writer
Dean Lines
Writer
Maya Amsellem
Producer
Laurie Cook
Producer
Sharon Harel-Cohen
Producer
Jason Newmark
Producer
Richard Smither
Editor
Chris Richmond
Production Design
Lance Milligan
Costume Design
Sarah Cunningham
Director of Photography
Neil Jones
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Banishing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Banishing about?
In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.
Who directed The Banishing?
The Banishing was directed by Christopher Smith.
Who stars in The Banishing?
The principal cast of The Banishing includes Jessica Brown Findlay, John Heffernan, John Lynch, Sean Harris, Jason Thorpe.
When was The Banishing released and how long is it?
The Banishing was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Banishing make at the box office?
The Banishing grossed $564K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Banishing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Banishing was composed by James Griffith, Pablo Clements.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Banishing?
The Banishing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).