The Aviary
“Believing is deceiving.”
Synopsis
A twisted journey of two women’s desperate flee to escape the clutches of Skylight, an insidious cult. Lured in by the promise of “freedom” in the isolated desert campus called The Aviary, Jillian and Blair join forces to escape in hopes of real freedom. Consumed by fear and paranoia, they can’t shake the feeling that they are being followed by the cult’s leader, Seth, a man as seductive as he is controlling. The more distance the pair gains from the cult, the more Seth holds control of their minds. With supplies dwindling and their senses failing, Jillian and Blair are faced with a horrifying question: how do you run from an enemy who lives inside your head?
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysApril 29, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Cullari, Jennifer Raite
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Raite, Chris Cullari
- Original Score
- Zac Clark
- Original Title
- The Aviary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- CatchLight Studios, Pacesetter Productions, Stagecoach Entertainment, The Forest Road Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Cullari, Jennifer Raite
Jennifer Raite, Chris Cullari
Zac Clark
Elie Smolkin
David Bilow
Chris Cullari, Andrew Miller, Bill Bromiley, Jonathan Saba, Steve Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Erin Cochran
Production Design
Elie Smolkin
Director of Photography
Chris Cullari
Director
Jennifer Raite
Writer
David Bilow
Editor
Jennifer Raite
Director
Andrew Miller
Producer
Chris Cullari
Writer
Lisa Norcia
Costume Design
Jeanette Volturno
Producer
Jessica Rhoades
Producer
Marcei A. Brubaker Brown
Producer
Zac Clark
Original Music Composer
Kathy Jarvis
Stunt Coordinator
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Aviary
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What is The Aviary about?
A twisted journey of two women’s desperate flee to escape the clutches of Skylight, an insidious cult. Lured in by the promise of “freedom” in the isolated desert campus called The Aviary, Jillian and Blair join forces to escape in hopes of real freedom. Consumed by fear and paranoia, they can’t shake the feeling that they are being followed by the cult’s leader, Seth, a man as seductive as he is controlling. The more distance the pair gains from the cult, the more Seth holds control of their minds. With supplies dwindling and their senses failing, Jillian and Blair are faced with a horrifying question: how do you run from an enemy who lives inside your head?
Who directed The Aviary?
The Aviary was directed by Chris Cullari, Jennifer Raite.
Who stars in The Aviary?
The principal cast of The Aviary includes Malin Akerman, Lorenza Izzo, Chris Messina, Sandrine Holt.
When was The Aviary released and how long is it?
The Aviary was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Aviary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Aviary was composed by Zac Clark.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Aviary?
The Aviary holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).