Init!ation (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, Init!ation is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by John Berardo, running about 96 minutes. “He pledges to hunt you down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a Whiton University's pledge week, the carefree partying turns deadly when brutal murders start befalling the students, sending Ellery into a race against time to uncover the truth behind the school's dark secrets and the horrifying meaning of a recurring symbol: a single exclamation mark.
Who’s in it. Init!ation stars Isabella Gómez as Kylie Martinez, Lochlyn Munro as Bruce Van Horn, Shayleen Zhou as Shireen Lai and Shireen Lai as Shayleen Zhou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Init!ation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Init!ation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Init!ation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Init!ation (2021)?
- In US, Init!ation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Init!ation worth watching?
- Init!ation holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Init!ation?
- Init!ation stars Isabella Gómez, Lochlyn Munro, Shayleen Zhou, Shireen Lai and Gattlin Griffith.
- When was Init!ation released?
- Init!ation was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.