Masking Threshold
Synopsis
Conducting a series of experiments in his makeshift home-lab, a skeptic IT worker tries to cure his harrowing hearing impairment. But where will his research lead him? "Masking Threshold" combines a chamber play, a scientific procedural, an unpacking video, and a DIY YouTube channel while suggesting endless vistas of existential pain and decay. Glimpse the world of the nameless protagonist in this eldritch tale, which is by no means for the faint of heart.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-09
Top Cast
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Ethan Haslam
Protagonist (voice)
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Protagonist (corporeal)
Jason Scott
Sadofsky, M.D.
Bronwynn Mertz-Penzinger
Mother
Ishan Raval
Bharat
Caroline St. Clair
Mother (voice)
David Fine
Gavin F. Karp
Kudra Owens
Brianna
Offerus Ablinger
The Ex
Roland Gratzer
Dad
Katharina Rose
Dana
Harald Homolka-List
Apopka Chief of Police
Patrick Michael Greene
Officer 1 (voice)
Max Grodénchik
Officer 2 (voice)
Kero Fichter
Macro photography model
Jasmin Hagendorfer
Macro photography model
Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
Amazon delivery guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysFantastic Fest 2021
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Grenzfurthner
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes Grenzfurthner, Samantha Lienhard
- Original Score
- Mathias Augdoppler, Tina Gruensteidl
- Original Title
- Masking Threshold
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- monochrom Propulsion Systems, Drafthouse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Johannes Grenzfurthner, Samantha Lienhard
Mathias Augdoppler, Tina Gruensteidl
Florian Hofer
Johannes Grenzfurthner, Florian Hofer
Johannes Grenzfurthner, Günther Friesinger, Julianne Gabert, Jasmin Hagendorfer
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Writer
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Producer
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Editor
Samantha Lienhard
Writer
Günther Friesinger
Producer
Julianne Gabert
Producer
Jasmin Hagendorfer
Producer
Florian Hofer
Editor
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Director
Florian Hofer
Director of Photography
Mathias Augdoppler
Original Music Composer
Tina Gruensteidl
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masking Threshold
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What is Masking Threshold about?
Conducting a series of experiments in his makeshift home-lab, a skeptic IT worker tries to cure his harrowing hearing impairment. But where will his research lead him? "Masking Threshold" combines a chamber play, a scientific procedural, an unpacking video, and a DIY YouTube channel while suggesting endless vistas of existential pain and decay. Glimpse the world of the nameless protagonist in this eldritch tale, which is by no means for the faint of heart.
Who directed Masking Threshold?
Masking Threshold was directed by Johannes Grenzfurthner.
Who stars in Masking Threshold?
The principal cast of Masking Threshold includes Ethan Haslam, Johannes Grenzfurthner, Jason Scott, Bronwynn Mertz-Penzinger, Ishan Raval.
When was Masking Threshold released and how long is it?
Masking Threshold was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Masking Threshold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Masking Threshold was composed by Mathias Augdoppler, Tina Gruensteidl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Masking Threshold?
Masking Threshold holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).