Seance
Synopsis
At an elite boarding school for girls, six friends jokingly engage in a late night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. Before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMay 21, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Barrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Barrett
- Original Score
- Tobias Vethake
- Original Title
- Seance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Dark Castle Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Addictive Pictures, HanWay Films, Chisel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Barrett
Simon Barrett
Tobias Vethake
Karim Hussain
James Vandewater
Daryl Katz, Isaac Clements, Matthew Baker, Marie-Gabrielle Stewart, Chloe Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Hussain
Director of Photography
Leslie Kavanagh
Costume Design
Isaac Clements
Producer
Matthew Baker
Producer
Kristen Sawatzky
Stunt Coordinator
James Vandewater
Editor
Russell Ackerman
Producer
Alex Mace
Producer
Tomas Deckaj
Producer
Marlena Feehery
Production Design
Simon Barrett
Screenplay
Simon Barrett
Director
John Schoenfelder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seance
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What is Seance about?
At an elite boarding school for girls, six friends jokingly engage in a late night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. Before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened.
Who directed Seance?
Seance was directed by Simon Barrett.
Who stars in Seance?
The principal cast of Seance includes Suki Waterhouse, Ella-Rae Smith, Madisen Beaty, Inanna Sarkis, Stephanie Sy.
When was Seance released and how long is it?
Seance was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Seance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seance was composed by Tobias Vethake.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seance?
Seance 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.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).