The Collection (2012) Horror Thriller Action Adventure Crime
The Collection (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Nov 30, 2012 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime | Runtime 1h 22m
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our The Collection Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.03/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.6/10
The Collection Plot Synopsis:
Arkin escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped warehouse and save Elena.
Elena (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party where she will soon become the latest victim to The Collector. The Collector kidnaps Elena and takes her to an abandoned hotel that he has transformed into his own private maze with sinister purposes, to torture and kill. Elena"s father his filthy rich so he hires a group of mercenaries to retrieve her. Arkin is the only man to escape The Collector and therefore leads the group. Will the Collector get what he deserves or will he run free to continue his murder spree.
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Director: Marcus Dunstan
Starring: Arloa Reston, Christopher McDonald, Eaddy Mays, Emma Fitzpatrick, Johnny Yong BoschMore: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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The Collection Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 82 minutes / Sub-Genres: Serial Killers
Directors: Marcus Dunstan
Stars: Josh Stewart, Emma Fitzpatrick, Christopher McDonald, Lee Tergesen, Tim Griffin … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 30, 2012Box Office: $6,842,058
What is The Collection Streaming On?
The Collection is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Collection Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 30, 2012, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Writers: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan
Producers: Stephanie Accetta, Brett Forbes, Mickey Liddell, Christopher Lockhart, Tom Luse, Jennifer Monroe, Nellie Nugiel, Julie Richardson, Patrick Rizzotti, Pete Shilaimon, Josh Stewart, Todd Ulman, Michael Zelman
Editors: Kevin Greutert, Mark Stevens
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The Collection Plot Synopsis:
Arkin escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped warehouse and save Elena.
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The Collection (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Collection Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Stewart | ... | Arkin |
| Emma Fitzpatrick | ... | Elena |
| Christopher McDonald | ... | Mr. Peters |
| Lee Tergesen | ... | Lucello |
| Tim Griffin | ... | Dre |
| Andre Royo | ... | Wally |
| Randall Archer | ... | The Collector |
| Shannon Kane | ... | Paz |
| Brandon Molale | ... | Lin |
| Erin Way | ... | Abby |
| Johanna Braddy | ... | Missy |
| Michael Nardelli | ... | Josh |
| Will Peltz | ... | Brian (as William Peltz) |
| Daniel Sharman | ... | Basil |
| Justin Mortelliti | ... | Zack |
| Navi Rawat | ... | Lisa |
| Courtney Lauren Cummings | ... | Elena (9 years old) (as Courtney Cummings) |
| Laura Marion | ... | Cheryl |
| Joshua Burion-Mohr | ... | Sick Person |
| Michael H. Cole | ... | Older Man |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Josh Stewart (b. February 6, 1977) – Arkin
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Joshua Stewart - Emma Fitzpatrick (b. March 20, 1985) – Elena
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Emily Richelle Fitzpatrick - Christopher McDonald (b. February 15, 1955) – Mr. Peters
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Christopher MacDonald | Chris MacDonald | Chris McDonald - Lee Tergesen (b. July 8, 1965) – Lucello
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Tim Griffin (b. November 30, 1968) – Dre
Also known as: Tim Griffen | Timothy Collins Griffin | Tim Griffith - Andre Royo (b. July 18, 1968) – Wally
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Randall Archer – The Collector
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Randal Archer | Randy Archer - Shannon Kane – Paz
Also known as: Shannon Kaye - Brandon Molale (b. November 24, 1971) – Lin
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Erin Way (b. September 13, 1987) – Abby
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Johanna Braddy (b. August 30, 1987) – Missy
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Johanna E. Braddy | Johannna Brady - Michael Nardelli – Josh
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Will Peltz (b. May 30, 1986) – Brian (as William Peltz)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: William Peltz - Daniel Sharman (b. April 25, 1986) – Basil
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Justin Mortelliti – Zack
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