When the Screaming Starts
“Starting a family can be murder.”
Synopsis
When Norman Graysmith is invited into the home of an aspiring serial killer, Aidan Mendle, he believes he has the subject for the documentary that will make his career.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ed Hartland
Aidan
Jared Rogers
Norman
Kaitlin Reynell
Claire
Octavia Gilmore
Amy
Kavé Niku
Masoud
Ronja Haugholt
Veronika
Vår Haugholt
Viktoria
Yasen Atour
Jack
Katharine Bennett-Fox
Julia
Lee Nicholas Harris
Police Officer PCSO
Caroline Colomei
Mrs. Kitson
Louise Ann Munro
Sharon
Sibylla Meienberg
Emma
Steve Hodgetts
Malcom
Evelyn Lockley
Sara
Stuart Vincent
Terry
John-Christian Bateman
Donald
Siu-see Hung
Imogen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Frightfest
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 3, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conor Boru
- Screenplay & Story
- Conor Boru, Ed Hartland
- Original Score
- Michael Palmer
- Original Title
- When the Screaming Starts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Riotous Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conor Boru
Conor Boru, Ed Hartland
Michael Palmer
Adrian Musto
Alan Rae
Conor Boru, Ed Hartland, Dom Lenoir, Jared Rogers, Yasen Atour
Department Leadership Roster
Conor Boru
Director
Conor Boru
Screenplay
Ed Hartland
Screenplay
Michael Palmer
Original Music Composer
Adrian Musto
Director of Photography
Alan Rae
Editor
Conor Boru
Producer
Ed Hartland
Producer
Dom Lenoir
Producer
Jared Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Slashers & Psychopaths
Found Footage & Screenlife
MNR
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Screaming Starts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Screaming Starts about?
When Norman Graysmith is invited into the home of an aspiring serial killer, Aidan Mendle, he believes he has the subject for the documentary that will make his career.
Who directed When the Screaming Starts?
When the Screaming Starts was directed by Conor Boru.
Who stars in When the Screaming Starts?
The principal cast of When the Screaming Starts includes Ed Hartland, Jared Rogers, Kaitlin Reynell, Octavia Gilmore, Kavé Niku.
When was When the Screaming Starts released and how long is it?
When the Screaming Starts was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Screaming Starts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Screaming Starts was composed by Michael Palmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Screaming Starts?
When the Screaming Starts holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).