The Circle
“The Ceremony Is About To Begin”
Synopsis
Josh’s beloved Grandpa Joe has passed on... and they never even got to say goodbye. So, Josh’s wife, Lori plans to do a séance as part of his upcoming surprise birthday party. Despite a stern warning not to hold such a ritual during a birthday celebration, Lori invites Ina, a spiritual medium, to attend the party and conduct the séance. When family and friends gather in the circle to make contact, long held secrets are revealed as Grandpa Joe leads Josh to the discovery of a Masonic ring hidden in the basement. After a series of supernatural disturbances, the circle congregates one last time to attempt to exorcise the malevolent presence and lay it to rest... but can the door, once opened between our reality and the spiritual realm, ever be closed again?
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July 17, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lansu
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Shea, Carolyn Shoemaker, Michael Lansu
- Original Title
- The Circle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cooked Goose Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lansu
Rebecca Shea, Carolyn Shoemaker, Michael Lansu
Danny D'adamo, George Piccolo, Rebecca Shea
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Rebecca Shea
Writer
Michael Lansu
Director
Carolyn Shoemaker
Writer
Michael Lansu
Writer
Rebecca Shea
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Circle about?
Josh’s beloved Grandpa Joe has passed on... and they never even got to say goodbye. So, Josh’s wife, Lori plans to do a séance as part of his upcoming surprise birthday party. Despite a stern warning not to hold such a ritual during a birthday celebration, Lori invites Ina, a spiritual medium, to attend the party and conduct the séance. When family and friends gather in the circle to make contact, long held secrets are revealed as Grandpa Joe leads Josh to the discovery of a Masonic ring hidden in the basement. After a series of supernatural disturbances, the circle congregates one last time to attempt to exorcise the malevolent presence and lay it to rest... but can the door, once opened between our reality and the spiritual realm, ever be closed again?
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by Michael Lansu.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Michael Morris, Caitlin Costello, Rebecca Shea, Corrine Pierce, Kaylee Diller.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Circle?
The Circle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).