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August Underground (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4.3

August Underground poster

Released in 2001, August Underground is a horror film directed by Fred Vogel, running about 70 minutes. “The sickest film ever made” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Imagine walking down the street and finding an unmarked VHS tape. Curiosity piqued, you take it home and pop it in. What starts off as two men screwing around with a video camera quickly transforms into an ultra-realistic torture sequence where the unidentified psychopaths tape their exploits as they torment and violate a woman tied to a chair.

Who’s in it. August Underground stars Kyle Dealman as actor, Casey Eganey as actor, Dan Friedman as actor and Fred Vogel as Peter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, August Underground has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August Underground page.

If you liked it. Fans of August Underground tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch August Underground (2001)?
In US, August Underground is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is August Underground worth watching?
August Underground holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in August Underground?
August Underground stars Kyle Dealman, Casey Eganey, Dan Friedman, Fred Vogel and Allen Peters.
When was August Underground released?
August Underground was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.