When the Screaming Starts (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, When the Screaming Starts is a comedy and horror film directed by Conor Boru, running about 88 minutes. “Starting a family can be murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Norman Graysmith is invited into the home of an aspiring serial killer, Aidan Mendle, he believes he has the subject for the documentary that will make his career.
Who’s in it. When the Screaming Starts stars Ed Hartland as Aidan, Jared Rogers, Kaitlin Reynell and Octavia Gilmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When the Screaming Starts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Screaming Starts page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Screaming Starts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Screaming Starts (2021)?
- In US, When the Screaming Starts is available to stream on Philo and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Screaming Starts worth watching?
- When the Screaming Starts holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Screaming Starts?
- When the Screaming Starts stars Ed Hartland, Jared Rogers, Kaitlin Reynell, Octavia Gilmore and Kavé Niku.
- When was When the Screaming Starts released?
- When the Screaming Starts was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.