Suspension (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 4.6

Suspension poster

Released in 2015, Suspension is a thriller and horror film directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, running about 87 minutes. “Good, Evil, Other” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A high school girl and her bullying peers are terrorized by an escaped psychotic killer who is more than meets the eye. The Night Daddy Came Home! Tormented at high school, Emily Hanson’s only escape is drawing graphic sketches depicting a crazed masked killer on a bloody rampage. Except the deranged maniac is her father who snapped eight years ago and is now locked away in a mental institution where Emily’s bullying classmates taunt she should be too. On the anniversary of his massacre, the In Crowd throw a party while Emily babysits her mute little brother. Little does she know she’s in for a night of unrelenting terror and madness, forced to confront her demons once and for all.

Who’s in it. Suspension stars Ellen MacNevin as Emily, Sage Brocklebank as Deputy Jacobs, Duncan Ollerenshaw as Sheriff Mitchum and Craig March as Gary, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Suspension has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suspension page.

If you liked it. Fans of Suspension tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Suspension (2015)?
In CA, Suspension is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Suspension worth watching?
Suspension holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Suspension?
Suspension stars Ellen MacNevin, Sage Brocklebank, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Craig March and Chilton Crane.
When was Suspension released?
Suspension was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.