Swallowed
“What if the ideal life you've meticulously constructed isn’t enough?”
Synopsis
Sam, newly a mother, shops at a supermarket with her baby and husband Carlson. She throws a neighborhood shishkabob party and has a family Sunday breakfast. But through her smiles and picturesque tasks, there's a suppression. Sam’s grown something she can no longer contain. This breaking point is the film SWALLOWED, where psychological horror meets dance.
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Lily Baldwin
Sam / Parasite Dancer
Mick Dempsey
Carlson
Samuel John Damon
Sam And Carlson’s Baby
Gabby Weintraub
Sam And Carlson’s Baby
Katharine Padulo
Venture Woman
Jeff Bowers
BBQ Guest
Jena Brook
BBQ Guest
Barbara Brown
BBQ Guest
Brian Brown
BBQ Guest
Henry Chesley
BBQ Guest
Mario Correo
BBQ Guest
Elyssa Crimeni
BBQ Guest
Cassius Brook Dempsey
BBQ Guest
Jake Dombrow
BBQ Guest
Kayla Dombrow
BBQ Guest
Madeline Dombrow
BBQ Guest
Jack Fellows
BBQ Guest
Mara Kaplan
BBQ Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lily Baldwin
- Original Score
- Mark degli Antoni
- Original Title
- Swallowed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lily Baldwin
Mark degli Antoni
Dagmar Weaver-Madsen
Christopher Radcliff, Lily Baldwin
Andrew Houchens, Jane Schoenbrun
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Houchens
Producer
Dagmar Weaver-Madsen
Director of Photography
Paul Tate Depoo III
Production Design
Lily Baldwin
Director
Christopher Radcliff
Editor
Lily Baldwin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Swallowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swallowed
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What is Swallowed about?
Sam, newly a mother, shops at a supermarket with her baby and husband Carlson. She throws a neighborhood shishkabob party and has a family Sunday breakfast. But through her smiles and picturesque tasks, there's a suppression. Sam’s grown something she can no longer contain. This breaking point is the film SWALLOWED, where psychological horror meets dance.
Who directed Swallowed?
Swallowed was directed by Lily Baldwin.
Who stars in Swallowed?
The principal cast of Swallowed includes Lily Baldwin, Mick Dempsey, Samuel John Damon, Gabby Weintraub, Katharine Padulo.
When was Swallowed released and how long is it?
Swallowed was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Swallowed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swallowed was composed by Mark degli Antoni.