Paintball (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Paintball is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Daniel Benmayor, running about 86 minutes. “There's nothing like a brush with death to make you feel alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Eight strangers engaged in an intense game of experts-only paintball find their friendly game taking a terrifying turn when one member of the team begins playing by a different set of rules. It started as a remote raw battle of wits and wiles set against the backdrop of majestic wilderness. With each shot fired, the stakes grew higher. But something horrible has happened, and what was once a team sport has become a relentless struggle for individual survival. The danger growing by the minute, the combatants gradually come to realize that their greatest adversary may be the very game they set out to play.

Who’s in it. Paintball stars Claudia Bassols as Claudia, Jennifer Matter as Anna, Neil Maskell as Frank and Patrick Regis as Eric, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Paintball has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paintball page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paintball 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.