Encounter (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2016, Encounter is a horror film directed by Susannah O'Brien, running about 85 minutes. “You can't pray them away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newlywed couple Ted and Lauren rent an old farm house to do a thesis on orbs and set up cameras, Strange ghostly noises and haunting occur at night. Ted sees video of Lauren, possessed and wandering the fields at night. When their roommate kills himself they decide to do a séance to see what is haunting the house. Little do they know what they hear and fear is nothing they can pray away.
Who’s in it. Encounter stars Justin Arnold as Ted McBride, Andrea Nelson as Lauren McBride, Don Scribner as Jim Reeves and Jonathan Brooks as Interviewee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Encounter tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Encounter (2016)?
- In US, Encounter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Encounter worth watching?
- Encounter holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Encounter?
- Encounter stars Justin Arnold, Andrea Nelson, Don Scribner, Jonathan Brooks and Jack Hunter.
- When was Encounter released?
- Encounter was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.