Vile (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.9

Vile poster

Released in 2011, Vile is a thriller and horror film directed by Taylor Sheridan, running about 88 minutes. “Give Till It Hurts.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A group of people awaken to find themselves prisoners in a mysterious house with no means of escape. They are each outfitted with electronic devices attached to the base of their skulls. The chemicals that the brain produces when in pain are collected by the devices, and when it collects a predetermined amount, the doors will be opened. In order to escape, they must hurt themselves and each other.

Who’s in it. Vile stars Eric Jay Beck as Nick, April Matson as Tayler, Akeem Smith as Tony and Greg Cipes as Sam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Vile has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vile page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vile tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vile (2011)?
In US, Vile is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Vile worth watching?
Vile holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Vile?
Vile stars Eric Jay Beck, April Matson, Akeem Smith, Greg Cipes and Elisha Skorman.
When was Vile released?
Vile was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.