---
title: "Init!ation"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/init-ation-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 611489
imdb_id: "tt7397098"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 163
content_rating: "R"
---

# Init!ation (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/init-ation-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Init!ation" (2021).
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Sources Analysis:
Source [1]: Title: Init!ation (2021). Release date: 05/07/2021 (US). Genres: Horror and Mystery. Runtime: 1h 36m. Rating: R.
Source [2]: Plot: During Whiton University's pledge week, partying turns deadly when brutal murders befall students. Ellery races against time to uncover school secrets and the meaning of a recurring symbol: a single exclamation mark.
Source [3]: Title: Initiation (stylized as Init!ation). Year: 2020 (Wikipedia says 2020, TMDB says 2021). Description: American slasher film. Director/Co-producer/Co-writer: John Berardo. Inspired by short film Dembanger. Subject: Edgy slasher about a cruel social media game at a university involving a masked serial killer.
Source [4]: General info about cast and crew.
Title: Init!ation (stylized as Init!ation).
Release Date: May 7, 202

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | The CW, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Berardo
- **Networks / Studios**: Shatterproof Films, XYZ Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lindsay LaVanchy** as *Ellery Scott*
- **Isabella Gómez** as *Kylie Martinez*
- **Froy Gutierrez** as *Wes Scott*
- **Gattlin Griffith** as *Beau Vaughn*
- **Shireen Lai** as *Shayleen Zhou*
- **Lochlyn Munro** as *Bruce Van Horn*
- **Jon Huertas** as *Officer Rico Martinez*
- **Yancy Butler** as *Detective Sandra Fitzgerald*
- **James Berardo** as *Dylan Davenport*
- **Bart Johnson** as *Coach Miles Cooper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Init!ation online?
Init!ation is currently available to watch or stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Init!ation worth watching?
Init!ation holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 163 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Init!ation and when was it released?
Init!ation is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Init!ation?
Init!ation was directed by John Berardo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Init!ation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/611489)
- [Init!ation (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/611489-init-ation/cast)
- [Initiation (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initiation_(2020_film))
- [Init!ation (2021) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/initiation/MargbmjD7ABxpb9HIKNMX1/credits/)

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