The Terror Experiment (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 4.5

The Terror Experiment poster

Released in 2010, The Terror Experiment is an action, thriller and horror film directed by George Mendeluk, running about 82 minutes. “Terror is Contagious” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When terrorist action releases a secret government virus in the Houston Federal building, the employees become aggressive and homicidal. Federal officials quarantine the building to wipe out the infected and control the story, but a small group of uninfected are fighting to get out.

Who’s in it. The Terror Experiment stars C. Thomas Howell as Chief Grasso, Judd Nelson as Agent Wilson, Jason London as Cale and Alexander Mendeluk as Ryan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Terror Experiment has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Terror Experiment page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Terror Experiment 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 The Terror Experiment (2010)?
In US, The Terror Experiment is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 The Terror Experiment worth watching?
The Terror Experiment holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Terror Experiment?
The Terror Experiment stars C. Thomas Howell, Judd Nelson, Jason London, Alexander Mendeluk and Serah D'Laine.
When was The Terror Experiment released?
The Terror Experiment was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.