The Awakening (2011) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Awakening (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Aug 10, 2012 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 42m
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our The Awakening Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.39/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.4/10
The Awakening Plot Synopsis:
In 1921, in London, the arrogant and skeptical Florence Cathcart is famous for exposing hoaxes and helping the police to arrest con artists. The stranger Robert Mallory tells her that the headmaster of a boarding school in Rookford had invited her to travel to Cumbria to investigate a ghost that is frightening the pupils to death. He also tells that many years ago there was a murder in the estate and recently pupil Walter Portman had died. The reluctant Florence finally accepts to go to Cumbria. On arrival, she is welcomed by governess Maud and the boy Thomas Hill. Soon Florence discovers what had happened to Walter and then the students, teachers and staff are released on vacation, and Florence remains alone with Robert, Maud and Tom in the school. Florence is ready to leave the boarding school when strange things happen, leaving Florence scared.
A famous author and skeptic of the paranormal is sent to a London prep school to debunk a haunting. This gothic chiller comes from Nick Murphy with supernatural forces showing themselves. Taking place in England 1912, the war takes a huge toll on the residents and most turn to the spiritual realm for hope of a better future. Florence Cathcart (Rebecca Hall) thinks very little of the spirutal world and the supernatural. She has built a career on debunking ghosts and other paranormal entities. This drives her to this school but she soon discovers that the real thing is very scary and won"t stop even if she does not believe in it.
Starring: Rebecca Hall , Dominic West , Imelda Staunton , Staunton Isaac , Hempstead WrightDirector: Nick MurphyMore: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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The Awakening Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 102 minutes / Directors: Nick Murphy
Stars: Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Shaun Dooley … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 10, 2012Box Office: $209,696
Awards: 4
Nominations: 2
Language: English, French, Latin
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Awakening Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 10, 2012, Blu-ray: Oct 05, 2021
Writers: Stephen Volk, Nick Murphy
Producers: Joanie Blaikie, Jenny Borgars, Will Clarke, Olivier Courson, Sarah Curtis, Robin Guise, Peter Hampden, Norman Merry, Joe Oppenheimer, Peter Raven, Ed Rubin, Carole Sheridan, Julia Stannard, David M. Thompson
Editors: Victoria Boydell
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The Awakening Plot Synopsis:
In 1921, in London, the arrogant and skeptical Florence Cathcart is famous for exposing hoaxes and helping the police to arrest con artists. The stranger Robert Mallory tells her that the headmaster of a boarding school in Rookford had invited her to travel to Cumbria to investigate a ghost that is frightening the pupils to death. He also tells that many years ago there was a murder in the estate and recently pupil Walter Portman had died. The reluctant Florence finally accepts to go to Cumbria. On arrival, she is welcomed by governess Maud and the boy Thomas Hill. Soon Florence discovers what had happened to Walter and then the students, teachers and staff are released on vacation, and Florence remains alone with Robert, Maud and Tom in the school. Florence is ready to leave the boarding school when strange things happen, leaving Florence scared.
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The Awakening (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Awakening Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Florence Cathcart |
| Dominic West | ... | Robert Mallory |
| Imelda Staunton | ... | Maud Hill |
| Isaac Hempstead Wright | ... | Tom Hill |
| Shaun Dooley | ... | Malcolm McNair |
| Joseph Mawle | ... | Edward Judd |
| Diana Kent | ... | Harriet Cathcart |
| Richard Durden | ... | Alexander Cathcart |
| John Shrapnel | ... | Reverend Hugh Purslow |
| Cal MacAninch | ... | Freddie Strickland |
| Lucy Cohu | ... | Constance Strickland |
| Anastasia Hille | ... | Dorothy Vandermeer |
| Andrew Havill | ... | George Vandermeer |
| Tilly Vosburgh | ... | Vera Flood |
| Ian Hanmore | ... | Albert Flood |
| Steven Cree | ... | Sergeant Evans |
| Alfie Field | ... | Victor Parry |
| Felix Soper | ... | Julian Dowden |
| Sidney Johnston | ... | John Franklin |
| Spike White | ... | Alistair Howell |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rebecca Hall (b. May 3, 1982) – Florence Cathcart
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Dominic West (b. October 15, 1969) – Robert Mallory
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Imelda Staunton (b. January 9, 1956) – Maud Hill
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Isaac Hempstead Wright (b. April 9, 1999) – Tom Hill
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Isaac Wright - Shaun Dooley (b. November 30, 1973) – Malcolm McNair
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Sean Dooley - Joseph Mawle (b. March 21, 1974) – Edward Judd
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Diana Kent – Harriet Cathcart
- Richard Durden (b. February 8, 1944) – Alexander Cathcart
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Richard Durdan | Dick Durden-Smith | Mark Richard Durden-Smith | Richard Durden-Smith | Richard Durdon - John Shrapnel, as Reverend Hugh Purslow, passed away at age 77 in Highbury, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus - Cal MacAninch (b. November 30, 1968) – Freddie Strickland
Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Lucy Cohu (b. October 2, 1968) – Constance Strickland
Sign: Libra - Anastasia Hille (b. November 30, 1964) – Dorothy Vandermeer
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Anastasia Hill | Annastasia Hille - Andrew Havill (b. November 30, 1964) – George Vandermeer
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Andrew Havitt - Tilly Vosburgh (b. December 17, 1960) – Vera Flood
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Tilly Vosborough | Tilly Vosburg - Ian Hanmore (b. November 30, 1952) – Albert Flood
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Iain Hanmore
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