Beware the Slenderman(2016)
On May 31st, 2014, in the woods outside of Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year old girls stabbed their classmate 19 times. This is the true story of what drove them to do it.
Beware the Slenderman Synopsis
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly leads to its darkest basement. How responsible are our children for what they find there?
Beware the Slenderman (2016) is a documentary and crime film directed by Irene Taylor, released on March 11, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weier, Payton Leutner and Angie Geyser. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 271 ratings.
- Director:
- Irene Taylor
- Producers:
- Sophie Harris, Irene Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Midwig
- Composer:
- Benoît Charest
- Production:
- Vermilion Films, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Beware the Slenderman (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beware the Slenderman before you stream it.
Beware the Slenderman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morgan Geyser
as Self
Anissa Weier
as Self
Payton Leutner
as Self (archive footage)
- Angie Geyser
Angie Geyser
as Self
- William Weier
William Weier
as Self
- Michael O. Bohren
Michael O. Bohren
as Self
- Michelle Trussoni
Michelle Trussoni
as Self
- Kristi Weier
Kristi Weier
as Self
- Trevor J. Blank
Trevor J. Blank
as Self
- Brad Kim
Brad Kim
as Self
Richard Dawkins
as Self
- Jack Zipes
Jack Zipes
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Irene Taylor, produced by Sophie Harris and Irene Taylor.
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Beware the Slenderman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 271 ratings.
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Beware the Slenderman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beware the Slenderman online?
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Beware the Slenderman (2016) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beware the Slenderman?
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The main cast of Beware the Slenderman (2016) includes Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weier, Payton Leutner, Angie Geyser and William Weier. The film was directed by Irene Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beware the Slenderman released?
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Beware the Slenderman was released on March 11, 2016 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Beware the Slenderman worth watching?
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Beware the Slenderman (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 271 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beware the Slenderman?
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Yes. The official Beware the Slenderman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.