The Hamiltons (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Hamiltons is a 2006 horror thriller directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores, starring Samuel Child as David Hamilton, Joseph McKelheer and Mackenzie Firgens. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $321,875 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Industrial City Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hamiltons About?
The premise of The Hamiltons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Hamiltons appear to be the quintessential American family—hard‑working, active in local charities, regulars at town hall meetings and considerate neighbors. Beneath this respectable façade, however, lies a deadly secret: they routinely eliminate those around them.
The Hamiltons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- video camera
- brother sister incest
- social worker
- goth girl
- misfit
- outcast
- after dark horrorfest
- female topless nudity
- family of serial killers
- family character name as title
- man punches a woman
- scream
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- house
- locked in
- young
- child vampire
- teenage vampire
- vampire siblings
- death
- vomiting
- hacksaw
- blood splatter
- cruelty
- female nudity
- false name
- manipulation
- deception
- family relationships
- diner
- bitten in the neck
- punched in the face
- cigarette smoking
- home movie
- twin brother and sister
- bare chested male
- scene during opening credits
- voice over narration
- slapped in the face
- syringe
- scene during end credits
- new neighbor
- narrated by character
- id card
- man hits a woman
- family dispute
- cooking breakfast
- bound and gagged
- bacon and eggs
- vampire family
- marijuana
The Hamiltons Cast & Characters
Samuel Child leads the cast as David Hamilton, with Joseph McKelheer as Wendell Hamilton and Mackenzie Firgens as Darlene Hamilton. Directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mitchell Altieri
- Co-director Phil Flores
- Samuel Child as David Hamilton
- Joseph McKelheer as Wendell Hamilton
- Mackenzie Firgens as Darlene Hamilton
- Cory Knauf as Francis Hamilton
Also Starring in The Hamiltons
· 19 more- Nicholas Fanella Lenny Hamilton
- Jackie Honea Mrs. Hamilton
- Brittany Daniel Dani Cummings
- Larry Laverty Larry Davies
- Joe Egender Allen Davies
- Rebekah Hoyle Samantha Teal
- Al Liner Paul Glenn
- John Krause Mr. Hamilton
- Hannah Weiss Girl in Restaurant
- Tara Glass Jenna Smith
- Jena Hunt Kitty Davies
- Jason Pennetta David's Friend
- Nathan Parker Hot Pants
- Andrew Casden Trevor
- Tim Tracy Slaughter House Worker
- Jaclyn Chessen New Neighbor
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- Lucas Schulte New Neighbor
- Nicole Storkson Lenny Hamilton (voice)
- Corky Cornett Frank (uncredited)
More from Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores
More films directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores: Consumed, Broken Ties, Star Light and A Beginner's Guide to Snuff.
The Hamiltons Plot Summary
What happens in The Hamiltons 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
A suburban family harbors a dark secret: after their parents are killed in a tragic accident, eldest David, [Samuel Child], relocates the surviving siblings—Wendell, [Joseph McKelheer], Darlene, [Mackenzie Firgens], and Francis, [Cory Knauf]—to a quiet California suburb and takes on the heavy responsibility of caring for his orphaned teenage siblings. The move marks the start of a quiet, unsettling routine in a house that seems all too normal from the outside.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hamiltons, scene by scene
The Hamiltons Box Office
The Hamiltons grossed $321,875 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$321.9K
- US & Canada
- $321.9K
The Hamiltons Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hamiltons.
How Well Do You Know The Hamiltons?
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 10: not answered
Which sibling takes on the role of caretaker after the parents' death?
Cars in The Hamiltons
10 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford F-150 and the 1988 Volvo 240.
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1992 Ford F-150 Important role -
1988 Volvo 240 Important role -
1988 Acura Legend Coupé Background role -
1986 Audi 5000 C3 Background role
The Hamiltons Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Los Hamiltons” and “Los Hamilton”.
- Also known as
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- Los Hamiltons
- Los Hamilton
- Hamiltonovi
- משפחת המילטון
- Vérvadászok
- 해밀톤 가족
- Гамильтоны
- Anjos da Morte
- Hamiltonlar
- 吸血家族汉密尔顿
- ชำแหละมนุษย์
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The Hamiltons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Hamiltons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hamiltons?
The Hamiltons runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Hamiltons released?
The Hamiltons was released on November 19, 2006.
Who directed The Hamiltons?
The Hamiltons was directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores.
More films by Mitchell Altieri Who is in the cast of The Hamiltons?
The Hamiltons stars Samuel Child as David Hamilton, Joseph McKelheer as Wendell Hamilton and Mackenzie Firgens as Darlene Hamilton, among 23 credited actors.
How much did The Hamiltons make at the box office?
The Hamiltons grossed $321,875 worldwide.
Does The Hamiltons have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hamiltons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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