Gimly
4/10While I don't think I've ever seen a Horror movie with that motivation before, I can't say I enjoyed it. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Reviewed on November 28, 2017
Totem(2017)
How far would you go to protect your family?
5.2(194)1h 29m2017-10-31
Horror
Totem Synopsis
A teen must resort to extreme measures to protect her family from a supernatural entity.
Totem (2017) is a horror film directed by Marcel Sarmiento, released on October 31, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Kerris Dorsey, Ahna O'Reilly, James Tupper and Lia McHugh. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Sarmiento
- Writers:
- Evan Dickson, Evan Dickson
- Producers:
- John H. Lang, Greg Gilreath, William Day Frank
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Lipnick
- Production:
- Blumhouse Productions, Cinemax, Divide / Conquer, Gunpowder & Sky
- Revenue:
- $51,247
- Status:
- Released
Totem (2017) Trailer
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Totem Videos & Clips
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Totem - Trailer
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Totem Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kerris Dorsey
as Kellie
Ahna O'Reilly
as Robin
James Tupper
as James
Lia McHugh
as Abby
Braeden Lemasters
as Todd
Lawrence Pressman
as Bernard
Jocelyn Ayanna
as Joan Lang
Evan Dickson
as Track Coach
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Sarmiento, written by Evan Dickson and Evan Dickson, produced by John H. Lang, Greg Gilreath and William Day Frank.
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Totem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 194 ratings.
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Totem – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Totem online?
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Totem (2017) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Totem?
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The main cast of Totem (2017) includes Kerris Dorsey, Ahna O'Reilly, James Tupper, Lia McHugh and Braeden Lemasters. The film was directed by Marcel Sarmiento. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Totem released?
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Totem was released on October 31, 2017 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Totem worth watching?
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Totem (2017) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Totem?
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Yes. The official Totem trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.