The Despaired (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2024, The Despaired is a horror film directed by Jean-Pierre Chapoteau, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A grieving mail carrier finds a mysterious letter that resurrects her husband from the dead, with the race against time she must make three sacrifices before he's banished to the abyss for eternity.
Who’s in it. The Despaired stars Denise Boutte as Jill Hill, Jared Wofford as Wayne Hill, Drew Sidora as CoCo and JonAvery Worrell as Caleb Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Despaired sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Despaired page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Despaired tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Despaired (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Despaired change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Despaired worth watching?
- The Despaired holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Despaired?
- The Despaired stars Denise Boutte, Jared Wofford, Drew Sidora, JonAvery Worrell and Cj Sykes.
- When was The Despaired released?
- The Despaired was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.