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Horror thriller

Husk (2011): Cast & Plot

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Husk is a 2011 horror thriller directed by Brett Simmons, starring Devon Graye as Scott, C.J. Thomason and Ben Easter. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Husk (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Brett Simmons
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
After Dark Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Husk About?

The premise of Husk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a group of friends becomes stranded near an isolated cornfield, they seek refuge in a rundown farmhouse. Inside, they soon realize the house sits at the heart of a dark, supernatural ritual, turning their night of shelter into a battle for survival against an unseen, malevolent force.

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Cast & crew

Husk Cast & Characters

Devon Graye leads the cast as Scott, with C.J. Thomason as Chris and Ben Easter as Johnny. Directed by Brett Simmons; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Brett Simmons

More films directed by Brett Simmons: You Might Be the Killer and The Monkey’s Paw.

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Plot

Husk Plot Summary

What happens in Husk 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

Chris C.J. Thomason, Scott Devon Graye, Johnny Ben Easter, Brian Wes Chatham and his girlfriend Natalie Tammin Sursok are driving through rural Nebraska when a flock of crows attacks their SUV, hurling the vehicle into a crash and leaving everyone unconscious. When they come to, Johnny is missing, so Natalie and Chris stay with the battered car while Brian and Scott venture into a nearby cornfield in search of him. In the field they spot a scarecrow mounted in a clearing and a rusted, derelict car whose windshield is smeared with crow carcasses. They reach a house that looks abandoned and decaying, yet a light glows from an upstairs window, hinting at a presence still alive inside.

Full summary

The whole story of Husk, scene by scene

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Videos

Husk Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Husk.

Husk - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Husk?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which U.S. state do the friends become stranded?
Cars

Cars in Husk

3 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1995 GMC Yukon.

  • 1969 Chevrolet C-Series in Husk 1969 Chevrolet C-Series Important role
  • 1995 GMC Yukon in Husk 1995 GMC Yukon Important role
  • 1974 Dodge Ramcharger in Husk 1974 Dodge Ramcharger Background role
Details

Husk Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Espantalho” and “The Field”.

Also known as
  • Espantalho
  • The Field
  • Husk - Erntezeit!
  • Matomeni sodeia
  • Husk: el espantapájaros asesino
  • Espantalho Maligno
  • Шелуха
  • Husk – Erntezeit!
  • Kanlı Hasat
  • קליפה
  • Лузга
  • Husk: Elveszve a kukoricásban
+6 more
  • Kukurūzas lauks
  • 허스크
  • 外壳
  • Plantación Maldita
  • 人肉蒐索
  • ไร่ข้าวโพดโหดจิตหลอน

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FAQ

Husk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Husk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Husk?

Husk runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Husk released?

Husk was released on January 28, 2011.

Who directed Husk?

Husk was directed by Brett Simmons.

More films by Brett Simmons

Who is in the cast of Husk?

Husk stars Devon Graye as Scott, C.J. Thomason as Chris and Ben Easter as Johnny, among 10 credited actors.

Does Husk have a post-credit scene?

No. Husk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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