Needle (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Needle is a 2010 mystery thriller directed by John V. Soto, starring Michael Dorman as Ben Rutherford, Nathaniel Buzolic and Tahyna MacManus. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $259,185 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John V. Soto
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmscope Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Needle About?
The premise of Needle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
College student Ben inherits an old mechanical box that inexplicably produces voodoo dolls. When a mysterious figure begins using the dolls to murder Ben’s friends, ten suspects and six clues emerge. Ben must race against time to expose the hidden killer before the box claims more lives.
Needle Cast & Characters
Michael Dorman leads the cast as Ben Rutherford, with Nathaniel Buzolic as Ryan and Tahyna MacManus as Mary Matthews. Directed by John V. Soto; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director John V. Soto
- Michael Dorman as Ben Rutherford
- Nathaniel Buzolic as Ryan
- Tahyna MacManus as Mary Matthews
- Jessica Marais as Kandi
Also Starring in Needle
· 14 more- Trilby Glover Isabel Du Pont
- Luke Carroll Nelson
- Khan Chittenden Jed
- Jane Badler Professor Banyon
- Travis Fimmel Marcus Rutherford
- James Hagan Samuel Rutherford
- Michael Loney Robert Shaw
- Ben Mendelsohn Detective Meares
- John Jarratt Paul, the Coroner
- Malcolm Kennard Detective Reddick
- Murray Bartlett Tony Martin
- Chanel Marriott Lucy
- Rebecca Chalon University Student
- Tahlia Norrish Student
Needle Plot Summary
What happens in Needle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ten years ago, a chilling phone call ends in a gruesome murder after the caller accuses the man of stealing an important archaeological artifact. A woman and a child, believed to be his family, rush to his side, their arrival underscoring a family tragedy that still lingers in the air. The scene hints at a history of secrets and betrayals that will resurface with a vengeance when the present-day story begins.
Full summary
The whole story of Needle, scene by scene
Needle Box Office
Needle grossed $259,185 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$259.2K
- International
- $259.2K
Needle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Needle.
How Well Do You Know Needle?
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
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which college student inherits the mysterious mechanical box?
Needle Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Força Oculta” and “Needle - Deinem Schicksal entkommst Du nicht”.
- Also known as
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- Força Oculta
- Needle - Deinem Schicksal entkommst Du nicht
- The Curse
- Kara Büyü
- Игла
- Igła
- 니들
- 针
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Needle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Needle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Needle?
Needle runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Needle released?
Needle was released on June 4, 2010.
Who directed Needle?
Needle was directed by John V. Soto.
More films by John V. Soto Who is in the cast of Needle?
Needle stars Michael Dorman as Ben Rutherford, Nathaniel Buzolic as Ryan and Tahyna MacManus as Mary Matthews, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Needle make at the box office?
Needle grossed $259,185 worldwide.
Does Needle have a post-credit scene?
No. Needle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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