Beware the Slenderman(2016)
“On May 31st, 2014, in the woods outside of Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year old girls stabbed their classmate 19 times. This is the true story of what drove them to do it.”
Overview
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly leads to its darkest basement. How responsible are our children for what they find there?
Director
Irene Taylor
Studio
Vermilion Films
Cast
Morgan Geyser
as Self
Anissa Weier
as Self
Payton Leutner
as Self (archive footage)
Angie Geyser
as Self
William Weier
as Self
Michael O. Bohren
as Self
Michelle Trussoni
as Self
Kristi Weier
as Self
Trevor J. Blank
as Self
Brad Kim
as Self
Richard Dawkins
as Self
Jack Zipes
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Vermilion Films • HBO Documentary Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beware the Slenderman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beware the Slenderman (2016).
What is Beware the Slenderman about?▼
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly leads to its darkest basement. How responsible are our children for what they find there?
Who directed Beware the Slenderman?▼
Beware the Slenderman was directed by Irene Taylor and released in 2016. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is Beware the Slenderman?▼
Beware the Slenderman has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Beware the Slenderman?▼
The cast of Beware the Slenderman includes Morgan Geyser as Self, Anissa Weier as Self, Payton Leutner as Self (archive footage), Angie Geyser as Self, William Weier as Self and more.
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