The Unfamiliar
“Some fears haunt you from within.”
Synopsis
A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar.
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THE UNFAMILIAR - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMarché du Virtual Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 4, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henk Pretorius
- Screenplay & Story
- Henk Pretorius, Jennifer Nicole Stang
- Original Score
- Walter Mair
- Original Title
- The Unfamiliar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Dark Matter Studios, Trigger Films, Onsight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henk Pretorius
Henk Pretorius, Jennifer Nicole Stang
Walter Mair
Pete Wallington
Jacques Jay Loots
Barend Kruger, Llewelynn Greeff, Henk Pretorius, Walter Mair, Reinhard Besser
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsey Archer
Costume Design
Henk Pretorius
Director
Henk Pretorius
Writer
Walter Mair
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Nicole Stang
Writer
Barend Kruger
Producer
Jacques Jay Loots
Editor
Pete Wallington
Director of Photography
Llewelynn Greeff
Producer
Gini Godwin
Production Design
Russell MacLeod
Stunt Coordinator
Grant Hewlett
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unfamiliar
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What is The Unfamiliar about?
A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar.
Who directed The Unfamiliar?
The Unfamiliar was directed by Henk Pretorius.
Who stars in The Unfamiliar?
The principal cast of The Unfamiliar includes Jemima West, Christopher Dane, Rebecca Hanssen, Harry McMillan-Hunt, Rachel Lin.
When was The Unfamiliar released and how long is it?
The Unfamiliar was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unfamiliar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unfamiliar was composed by Walter Mair.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unfamiliar?
The Unfamiliar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).