The Boy Behind the Door (2020)
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- 1h 28min
- Horror, Mystery
- 29 Jul 2021 (USA)
- Movie
After Bobby and his best friend Kevin are kidnapped and taken to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, Bobby manages to escape. But then he hears Kevin's screams for help and realizes he can't leave his friend behind.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Lonnie Chavis | ... |
Bobby
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| Ezra Dewey | ... |
Kevin
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| Kristin Bauer | ... |
Kidnapper
(as Kristin Bauer van Straten)
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| Micah Hauptman | ... |
Creep
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| Scott Michael Foster | ... |
Officer 1
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| Rich Ceraulo Ko | ... |
Officer 2
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| Anna B. Shaffer | ... |
Officer 3
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| Alfredo Tavares | ... |
Juan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Charbonier | ||
| Justin Powell | ||
Written by
| David Charbonier | ... | (written by) & |
| Justin Powell | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Carter Armstrong | ... | associate producer |
| Howard Barish | ... | executive producer |
| Derek Bishé | ... | line producer |
| Narineh Hacopian | ... | line producer |
| Jim Hart | ... | producer (produced by) |
| John Hermann | ... | producer |
| Bert Kern | ... | executive producer |
| Ryan Lewis | ... | producer |
| Amy Lippens | ... | co-producer |
| Dennis Madalone | ... | co-producer |
| Nick Morton | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Rosenthal | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Ryan Scaringe | ... | producer |
Music by
| Anton Sanko | ||
Cinematography by
| Julián Estrada | ||
Editing by
| Stephen Boyer | ||
Editorial Department
| Luke Cahill | ... | colorist |
| Sean Meyers | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Amy Lippens | ||
Production Design by
| Ryan Brett Puckett | ||
Art Direction by
| Kyle Smith | ||
Makeup Department
| Marcel Banks | ... | key makeup artist / special makeup effects department head |
| Kenneth Calhoun | ... | makeup artist |
| Gage Munster | ... | co-head makeup artist (as Gage Hubbard) / makeup department head |
| Hannah Schenck | ... | co-head makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Linda Ajeti | ... | first assistant director / second second assistant director |
| Madeline G. Phelps | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| John Flores | ... | set dresser |
| Georgina Lyle | ... | set dresser |
| Nash Nicholas | ... | set dresser |
| Izzy Roos | ... | set dresser |
| Mitch Thompson | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Max Braverman | ... | foley mixer |
| Johannes Hammers | ... | sound designer |
| Mitchell Kohen | ... | foley artist |
| William McGuigan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nial Morgan | ... | Additional Boom Operator |
| Chris Omae | ... | sound mixer |
| Tom Pieczkolon | ... | boom operator |
| Daniel Raphael | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Marcel Banks | ... | special effects makeup |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Holycross | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Dustin Courtney | ... | stunt double: Creep |
| Lucky Davis | ... | stunt double: Bobby |
| Christopher Doyle | ... | stunt utility (as Chris Doyle) |
| Irving E. Lewis | ... | precision driver |
| Dennis Madalone | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Tree O'Toole | ... | stunt double: Kidnapper |
| Cheryl Rusa | ... | stunt double: Kevin |
| Josh Tessier | ... | auxiliary stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Fickenwirth | ... | best boy electric |
| Sarah Rattay-Maloney | ... | dit |
| Ali Sayago | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Dixie Webster | ... | casting: BG Casting (as Dixie Webster-Davis) |
Music Department
| Carter Armstrong | ... | music supervisor |
| Jano Manzali | ... | composer: additional music / lead arranger |
| Marc Daniel Nelson | ... | score soundtrack mixer |
| Lara Somogyi | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Keith Bartley | ... | photo double: Bobby |
| Jason Blanton | ... | production coordinator |
| Kurt Brown | ... | photo double: Kevin |
| James Canellos | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah J. Cornelius | ... | executive assistant |
| Matthew A. Jacobs | ... | legal counsel |
| Brooks Kephart | ... | production consultant |
| Joseph Peicott | ... | legal counsel |
| Lee Meltzer | ... | film publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Lonnie Chavis Sr. | ... | special thanks |
| Najah Chavis | ... | special thanks |
| Jeremy Michael Cohen | ... | special thanks |
| Bartholomew Cook | ... | special thanks |
| Ryan H. Cunningham | ... | special thanks (as Ryan Cunningham) |
| Aurora Dewey | ... | special thanks |
| Matthew Dewey | ... | special thanks |
| Liz Kibbey Gosnell | ... | special thanks |
| Jonathan Joseph | ... | special thanks |
| Donna Lewis | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Nudge | ... | special thanks |
| Chloe Grace Rosenthal | ... | special thanks |
| Jane Stephens Rosenthal | ... | special thanks (as Jane Rosenthal) |
| Mick Rosenthal | ... | special thanks |
| Nicole Rosenthal | ... | special thanks |
| Noah Rosenthal | ... | special thanks |
| Sawyer Beckett Rosenthal | ... | special thanks |
| Marios Rush | ... | special thanks |
| Nancy Snowden | ... | special thanks |
| Nancy Stephens | ... | special thanks (as Nancy Stephens Rosenthal) |
| Kevan Tucker | ... | special thanks |
| Patricia Yuen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gusto entertainment (2021) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Andamiro (South Korea)
- Dark Side Distribution (Mexico)
- Film1 (2022) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- La Aventura (2021) (Spain)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Lighthouse (Switzerland)
- Lighthouse (Germany)
- Picture Works (India)
- Première TV Distribution (2022) (Belgium) (video) (VOD)
- Première TV Distribution (2022) (Luxembourg) (video) (VOD)
- Première TV Distribution (2022) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Pris Audiovisuais (2022) (Portugal)
- Program Store (France)
- Shudder Films (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Shudder (2021) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Shudder (2021) (Ireland) (video) (VOD)
- Shudder (2021) (New Zealand) (video) (VOD)
- Shudder (2021) (United States) (video)
- Volga (Russia)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Endcrawl.com (end titles made with)
- For Movie Rentals (police vehicles and uniforms)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After Bobby and his best friend Kevin are kidnapped and taken to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, Bobby manages to escape. But as he starts to make a break for it, he hears Kevin's screams for help and realizes he can't leave his friend behind. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The two directors are lifelong friends and look somewhat like grownup versions of the child actors in their film. See more » |
| Goofs | The water on the stove starts to boil and it is heard whistling, yet the ordinary kettle does not have a cap or built-in whistle at all. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Frankenstein (1931). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Haunted Theremin See more » |
| Quotes |
Kidnapper:
[to Bobby and Kevin]
You Cut My FUCKING FINGER OFF Kidnapper: [to Bobby] My customers prefer it when you boys fight back not like your pussy friend... you wanna take his place? They don't normally like the likes of you but I'm sure they'll be willing to make an exception See more » |