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The Girl in the Photographs (2016): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The Girl in the Photographs is a 2016 horror thriller directed by Nick Simon, starring Kal Penn and Claudia Lee. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.

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The Girl in the Photographs (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Nick Simon
Genres
Thriller , Horror , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl in the Photographs About?

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

A young woman finds herself caught in a terrifying ordeal when she begins receiving disturbing photographs depicting the murders of innocent people. As a sinister game unfolds, she must determine if these harrowing images are the work of a deranged killer or a cruel prankster. The shocking truth blurs the lines between reality and horror in this suspenseful thriller.

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Cast & crew

The Girl in the Photographs Cast

Kal Penn leads the cast, with Claudia Lee. Directed by Nick Simon.

From the director

More from Nick Simon

More films directed by Nick Simon: Untitled Horror Movie, Karma, Truth or Dare and 2 Lava 2 Lantula!.

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Ratings

The Girl in the Photographs Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Girl in the Photographs 32 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Girl in the Photographs Plot Summary

What happens in The Girl in the Photographs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the cinematic curtain rises, we are introduced to two young women, Britney and Janet, who bid each other farewell outside a movie theater, their paths diverging into the night. Janet’s journey takes a chilling turn when she heads towards a vacant parking lot, where a menacing blood-red Bronco lies in wait. As she drives home, the car ominously follows her, foreshadowing the horrors that are to unfold. Upon her arrival, Janet is brutally ambushed by a masked figure, who attacks her with ruthless precision. In a horrifying twist, as he restrains her, another assailant emerges, and together they embark on a sadistic game of exploitation, snapping photos to document their gruesome acts.

Full summary

The whole story of The Girl in the Photographs, scene by scene

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Videos

The Girl in the Photographs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Girl in the Photographs.

The Girl in the Photographs Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Kal Penn, Mitch Pileggi Thriller HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Girl in the Photographs?

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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What significant event occurs to Janet after leaving the movie theater?

Details

The Girl in the Photographs Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “照片中的女孩” and “Девушка на фотографиях”.

Also known as
  • 照片中的女孩
  • Девушка на фотографиях
  • Девојка са фотографија
  • 걸 인 더 포토그래프

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FAQ

The Girl in the Photographs FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Girl in the Photographs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl in the Photographs?

The Girl in the Photographs runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Girl in the Photographs released?

The Girl in the Photographs was released on April 1, 2016.

Who directed The Girl in the Photographs?

The Girl in the Photographs was directed by Nick Simon.

More films by Nick Simon

Who is in the cast of The Girl in the Photographs?

The Girl in the Photographs stars Kal Penn and Claudia Lee.

How is The Girl in the Photographs rated?

The Girl in the Photographs has 32 on Metacritic, 48% on TMDB, 2.2/5 on Letterboxd and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Girl in the Photographs have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl in the Photographs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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