Cradle of Fear (2001): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Cradle of Fear is a 2001 horror film directed by Alex Chandon, starring Dani Filth as The Man, Edmund Dehn and Emily Booth. It runs 2 hours. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Alex Chandon
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pragmatic Pictures Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cradle of Fear About?
The premise of Cradle of Fear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gruesome homage to the cult Amicus anthology Asylum, Cradle of Fear weaves four interlinked screamplays. An incarcerated child‑killer, driven by vengeance, is aided by the twisted angel Dani Filth, leaving a trail of carnage. Their brutal plan forces two gothic vampires into a night of terror, two hardened female thieves against each other, a billionaire cocaine addict into violent excess, and an internet surfer into maddening discovery of a depraved web.
Where to Watch Cradle of Fear
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cradle of Fear Cast & Characters
Dani Filth leads the cast as The Man, with Edmund Dehn as Detective Neilson and Emily Booth as Melissa. Directed by Alex Chandon; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alex Chandon
- Dani Filth as The Man
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Edmund Dehn as Detective Neilson - Emily Booth as Melissa
- Rebecca Eden as Sophie
Also Starring in Cradle of Fear
· 11 more- Emma Rice Emma
- Sara Kunz
- David McEwen Kemper
- Louie Brownsell Nick
- Eileen Daly Natalie
- Stuart Laing Richard
- Al Stokes
- Neil Keenan
- Barry Lee-Thomas
- Lucille Howe
- Tony Hickson
Cradle of Fear Plot Summary
What happens in Cradle of Fear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Man Dani Filth enters the story with a brutal, quiet intensity in a shadow-soaked London alley. He is approached by two muggers who pounce on him as they search for cash, only for The Man to suddenly awaken and unleash a savage, lethal response. At the same time, Detective Neilson [Edmund Dehn] is pulled into the aftermath of another blood-soaked scene: the apparent murders of Melissa [Emily Booth] and Nikki. The film unfolds in a tense tapestry of interwoven strands, each thread hinting at a larger, darker pattern.
Full summary
The whole story of Cradle of Fear, scene by scene
Cradle of Fear Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Cradle of Fear (2001) - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cradle of Fear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which inspector is responsible for investigating the murders in the film?
Cars in Cradle of Fear
33 cars on screen, including the Chesil Speedster and the 1992 Vauxhall Astra MkIII.
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Chesil Speedster Important role -
1992 Vauxhall Astra MkIII Important role -
1999 Vauxhall Vectra MkI Minor role -
AEC Routemaster Background role
Cradle of Fear Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Nascido do Inferno” and “Колыбель кошмаров”.
- Also known as
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- Nascido do Inferno
- Колыбель кошмаров
- La Cuna del Miedo
- 杀人如麻
- 크래들 오브 피어
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Cradle of Fear FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Cradle of Fear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cradle of Fear?
Cradle of Fear runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Cradle of Fear released?
Cradle of Fear was released on July 4, 2001.
Who directed Cradle of Fear?
Cradle of Fear was directed by Alex Chandon.
More films by Alex Chandon Who is in the cast of Cradle of Fear?
Cradle of Fear stars Dani Filth as The Man, Edmund Dehn as Detective Neilson and Emily Booth as Melissa, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cradle of Fear?
In the US, Cradle of Fear is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Cradle of Fear have a post-credit scene?
No. Cradle of Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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