The Barrens (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, The Barrens is a thriller and horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, running about 97 minutes. “The terrifying legend of the Jersey Devil is alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man takes his family on a camping trip and becomes convinced they are being stalked by the legendary monster of the New Jersey Pine Barrens: the Jersey Devil.
Who’s in it. The Barrens stars Stephen Moyer as Richard Vineyard, Mia Kirshner as Cynthia Vineyard, Allie MacDonald as Sadie Vineyard and Erik Knudsen as Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Barrens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 The Barrens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barrens tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barrens (2012)?
- In US, The Barrens is available to stream on Philo, 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 The Barrens worth watching?
- The Barrens 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 The Barrens?
- The Barrens stars Stephen Moyer, Mia Kirshner, Allie MacDonald, Erik Knudsen and Demore Barnes.
- When was The Barrens released?
- The Barrens was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.