The Wilding (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2016, The Wilding is a horror film directed by Ciarán Foy, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in suburban North Carolina, “The Wilding” follows the fractured Hayes family as they attempt to rebuild their lives amidst sinister, supernatural forces. Looking to leave their troubled past behind, George and Margaret try to help their daughter Kayla, a 17-year-old haunted since childhood by strange visions of the dead. Seeking answers for their daughter’s recurring hallucinations, they begin to suspect that she may be a Wilding... possessing untold supernatural abilities.
Who’s in it. The Wilding stars Jordana Spiro as Margaret Hayes, Antonio Jaramillo as Carlos Hayes, Nadia Alexander as Kayla Hayes and LisaGay Hamilton as Emily Bergom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Wilding has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wilding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wilding tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wilding (2016)?
- In US, The Wilding is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wilding worth watching?
- The Wilding holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wilding?
- The Wilding stars Jordana Spiro, Antonio Jaramillo, Nadia Alexander, LisaGay Hamilton and Dominic Fumusa.
- When was The Wilding released?
- The Wilding was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.