Playback
“Picture. Evil.”
Synopsis
While digging into their town's infamous past, a group of high school students unwittingly unlock an even darker secret. Now, an evil spirit has been awakened and will stop at nothing to find his true heir.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Johnny Pacar
Julian Miller
Ambyr Childers
Riley
Christian Slater
Frank Lyons
Alessandra Torresani
Brianna Baker
Toby Hemingway
Quinn
Lisa Jane Todd
Anne Miller
Jennifer Missoni
DeeDee Baker
Jonathan Keltz
Nate
Luke Bonczyk
Harlan Diehl
Jana Veldheer
Susie Diehl
Dorien Davies
Ms. Milton
Kenny Stevenson
Co-Worker
Mark Metcalf
Chris Safford
Daryl Mitchell
Wylie
Matt Braaten
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael A. Nickles
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael A. Nickles
- Original Score
- Woody Pak
- Original Title
- Playback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Bennett-Robbins Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael A. Nickles
Michael A. Nickles
Woody Pak
Alex Scharfman, Charlie Scharfman, Mark Petersen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael A. Nickles
Writer
Michael A. Nickles
Director
Woody Pak
Original Music Composer
Mark Petersen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playback
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Playback about?
While digging into their town's infamous past, a group of high school students unwittingly unlock an even darker secret. Now, an evil spirit has been awakened and will stop at nothing to find his true heir.
Who directed Playback?
Playback was directed by Michael A. Nickles.
Who stars in Playback?
The principal cast of Playback includes Johnny Pacar, Ambyr Childers, Christian Slater, Alessandra Torresani, Toby Hemingway.
When was Playback released and how long is it?
Playback was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Playback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playback was composed by Woody Pak.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playback?
Playback holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).