Why?
“Expect a killer weekend.”
Synopsis
Writer Blake Sinclair finds herself in a fight for her life against a bloodthirsty maniac who has been leaving multiple victims in his wake as he returns to the mountain town of Northdale.
Top Cast
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Allison McAtee
Blake Sinclair
Chris Browning
Jack
Michael Krause
The Killer
Shelby Janes
Deputy Talley
Emma Bell
Dana
Natasha Henstridge
Nina
Lance Henriksen
Sheriff Logan
Bryan Rasmussen
Sam
Lisa London
Dina
Jessica Lee Torres
Penny
Ava December Martinez
Ashley Means
Galen Walker
Grant Means
Mercedes López Renard
Laci Means
Leslie Stratton
Amber
Parker Harris
Todd
Tabitha Grayston
Faith
Laura Walker
Tanya
Pauline Schantzer
Karlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corbin Timbrook
- Screenplay & Story
- Corbin Timbrook, Joseph Porter
- Original Score
- Marc Vanocur
- Original Title
- Why?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Gama Entertainment Partners, Nova Productions I, High Octane Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corbin Timbrook
Corbin Timbrook, Joseph Porter
Marc Vanocur
Larry McKee
Eric Won
Quang Gip, Corbin Timbrook, Larry A. McLean, Galen Walker, Nicole Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Corbin Timbrook
Director
Corbin Timbrook
Writer
Larry McKee
Director of Photography
Corbin Timbrook
Producer
Eric Won
Editor
Jason Thirlaway
Production Design
Larry A. McLean
Producer
Amparo Maru
Costume Design
Galen Walker
Producer
Larry A. McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why?.
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why? about?
Writer Blake Sinclair finds herself in a fight for her life against a bloodthirsty maniac who has been leaving multiple victims in his wake as he returns to the mountain town of Northdale.
Who directed Why??
Why? was directed by Corbin Timbrook.
Who stars in Why??
The principal cast of Why? includes Allison McAtee, Chris Browning, Michael Krause, Shelby Janes, Emma Bell.
When was Why? released and how long is it?
Why? was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Why??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why? was composed by Marc Vanocur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why??
Why? holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).