The Taint (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 2010, The Taint is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Drew Bolduc, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The water is tainted. The Taint poisons the minds of men. It turns them into raging misogynists: monsters who want nothing more than to crush women's heads with rocks (or other objects). When society is transformed into a land of sadistic violence and horrible brutality, it is up to Phil O'Ginny and his hot friend, Misandra, to combat the horrible evil that is The Taint. Can they survive a world brimming with castration and endless head crushing?!
Who’s in it. The Taint stars Drew Bolduc as Phil O'Ginny & Drew, Colleen Walsh as Misandra, Cody Crenshaw as Houdini and Kenneth Hall as Ludas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Taint has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Taint page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Taint 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 Taint (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Taint change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Taint worth watching?
- The Taint holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Taint?
- The Taint stars Drew Bolduc, Colleen Walsh, Cody Crenshaw, Kenneth Hall and Gabriella Herzberg.
- When was The Taint released?
- The Taint was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.