The Veil (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, The Veil is a horror film directed by Phil Joanou, running about 93 minutes. “The dead come back” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 30 years ago, when members of a religious cult known as Heaven's Veil take their own lives. The truth behind what really happened remains buried deep in the memory of the sole survivor, a five-year-old girl. Now as an adult she returns to the compound with a documentary crew. They soon discover something that is far more terrifying than anything they could have imagined.
Who’s in it. The Veil stars Jessica Alba as Maggie Price, Thomas Jane as Jim Jacobs, Lily Rabe as Sarah Hope and Shannon Woodward as Jill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Veil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Veil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Veil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Veil (2016)?
- In US, The Veil is available to 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 The Veil worth watching?
- The Veil holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Veil?
- The Veil stars Jessica Alba, Thomas Jane, Lily Rabe, Shannon Woodward and Aleksa Palladino.
- When was The Veil released?
- The Veil was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.