Hellbender
“Growing Up is Hell.”
Synopsis
A teen and her mother live simply in a home in the woods, spending their time making rock music. A chance encounter with a fellow teen causes her to uncover a connection between her family and witchcraft, which causes a rift with her mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Arrow TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 149 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 29, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, John Adams
- Screenplay & Story
- Toby Poser, John Adams, Zelda Adams
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- Hellbender
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $67K
- Production Studios
- Wonder Wheel Productions, Yellow Veil Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, John Adams
Toby Poser, John Adams, Zelda Adams
John Adams
John Adams
Toby Poser
Department Leadership Roster
Zelda Adams
Director
Toby Poser
Director
John Adams
Director
Toby Poser
Writer
Toby Poser
Producer
Toby Poser
Costume Design
John Adams
Writer
Zelda Adams
Writer
John Adams
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellbender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hellbender about?
A teen and her mother live simply in a home in the woods, spending their time making rock music. A chance encounter with a fellow teen causes her to uncover a connection between her family and witchcraft, which causes a rift with her mother.
Who directed Hellbender?
Hellbender was directed by Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, John Adams.
Who stars in Hellbender?
The principal cast of Hellbender includes Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, Lulu Adams, John Adams, Rinzin Thonden.
When was Hellbender released and how long is it?
Hellbender was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Hellbender make at the box office?
Hellbender grossed $67K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hellbender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellbender was composed by John Adams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellbender?
Hellbender holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).