Dead Shack (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.7

Dead Shack poster

Released in 2017, Dead Shack is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Peter Ricq, running about 85 minutes. “When the blood's black there's no going back” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On a weekend getaway at a rundown cabin in the woods, Jason, a cautious teen, his crude best friend Colin and his fearless older sister Summer are forced to work together, grow up and save their hard-partying parents from their predatory neighbor intent on feeding them all to her undead family.

Who’s in it. Dead Shack stars Matthew Nelson-Mahood as Jason, Lizzie Boys as Summer, Gabriel LaBelle as Colin and Lauren Holly as Neighbor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dead Shack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Shack page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dead Shack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dead Shack (2017)?
In US, Dead Shack is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dead Shack worth watching?
Dead Shack holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead Shack?
Dead Shack stars Matthew Nelson-Mahood, Lizzie Boys, Gabriel LaBelle, Lauren Holly and Donavon Stinson.
When was Dead Shack released?
Dead Shack was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.