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5.1 / 10(26 votes)IMDbR20211h 37mUnited States of America

Scare Us

“Five different writers . . . Five horror stories . . . One terrifying night!”

Synopsis

A chilling horror anthology comprising five short stories, penned by an unlikely group of aspiring writers, in Sugarton - a small town plagued by the apparent return of an infamous serial killer, dubbed "Cutthroat." They've come to share their scary stories (with each other and the bookstore owner, Peter, who leads the group), but soon discover they've become the stars of a sick killer's own twisted tale.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Red Band Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 0 Days
Theatrical Premiere

May 21, 2021

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

May 21, 2021

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Carl Jensen IV, Ryan Henry Johnston, Charlotte Lilt, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar, Ryan Kjolberg
Screenplay & Story
Will Hirsch, Carl Jensen IV, Ryan Henry Johnston, Ryan Kjolberg, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar
Original Score
Room Full of Hammers
Original Title
Scare Us
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
Falling Flame Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carl Jensen IV, Ryan Henry Johnston, Charlotte Lilt, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar, Ryan Kjolberg

Screenplay & Story

Will Hirsch, Carl Jensen IV, Ryan Henry Johnston, Ryan Kjolberg, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar

Original Score & Music

Room Full of Hammers

Director of Photography

Aiden Chapparone, Rich Robles, Jacen Sievers

Film Editing

Carl Jensen IV, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar

Producers

Ryan Henry Johnston, Robyn Sturgis, Jason Wiechert, Shaun Clark, Robert Ellman

Department Leadership Roster

Carl Jensen IV

Director

Ryan Henry Johnston

Director

Charlotte Lilt

Charlotte Lilt

Director

Tom J. McCoy

Director

Jordan Pillar

Director

Will Hirsch

Writer

Carl Jensen IV

Writer

Ryan Henry Johnston

Writer

Ryan Kjolberg

Writer

Tom J. McCoy

Writer

Jordan Pillar

Writer

Ryan Henry Johnston

Producer

Robyn Sturgis

Producer

Jason Wiechert

Jason Wiechert

Producer

Room Full of Hammers

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scare Us

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Scare Us about?

A chilling horror anthology comprising five short stories, penned by an unlikely group of aspiring writers, in Sugarton - a small town plagued by the apparent return of an infamous serial killer, dubbed "Cutthroat." They've come to share their scary stories (with each other and the bookstore owner, Peter, who leads the group), but soon discover they've become the stars of a sick killer's own twisted tale.

Who directed Scare Us?

Scare Us was directed by Carl Jensen IV, Ryan Henry Johnston, Charlotte Lilt, Tom J. McCoy, Jordan Pillar, Ryan Kjolberg.

Who stars in Scare Us?

The principal cast of Scare Us includes Tom Sandoval, Charlotte Lilt, Michelle Palermo, Michael C. Alvarez, Ethan Drew.

When was Scare Us released and how long is it?

Scare Us was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for Scare Us?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Scare Us was composed by Room Full of Hammers.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Scare Us?

Scare Us 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.).