Butterfly (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.5

Butterfly poster

Released in 2010, Butterfly is a thriller and horror film directed by Edward E. Romero, running about 90 minutes. “How Many People Have You Killed For The Camera?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Butterfly is a suspense/horror hybrid about NICK COLE, a straight-to-video horror director who is kidnapped by, LANEY, an over zealous fan, determined to impress him with her own film project. The situation goes from bad to worse when Cole realizes that the murders in Laney's film are real, and that the victims are all people from his own dark past.

Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Mandi Kreisher as Laney Darrow, Jay Laisne as Nick Cole, Sky Kelley as Clara Age 13 and Garrett Penwell as Izzy Dupree, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butterfly page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Butterfly (2010)?
In US, Butterfly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Butterfly?
Butterfly stars Mandi Kreisher, Jay Laisne, Sky Kelley, Garrett Penwell and Jeff Linnartz.
When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.