---
title: "The Bye Bye Man"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bye-bye-man-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 292280
imdb_id: "tt4030600"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 1318
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Bye Bye Man (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bye-bye-man-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Bye Bye Man is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Los Angeles Media Fund, Intrepid Pictures, STXfilms. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three college students unleash a deadly supernatural entity after moving into an old house."

### Why Watch
- features a terrifying supernatural entity
- focuses on college student protagonists

### Caveats & Content Note
- the premise involves deadly consequences
- Tone & Suitability: Contains thrilling horror themes suitable for its PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stacy Title
- **Networks / Studios**: Los Angeles Media Fund, Intrepid Pictures, STXfilms

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Douglas Smith** as *Elliot*
- **Lucien Laviscount** as *John*
- **Cressida Bonas** as *Sasha*
- **Doug Jones** as *The Bye Bye Man*
- **Michael Trucco** as *Virgil*
- **Jenna Kanell** as *Kim*
- **Erica Tremblay** as *Alice*
- **Marisa Echeverria** as *Trina*
- **Cleo King** as *Mrs. Watkins*
- **Faye Dunaway** as *Widow Redmon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Bye Bye Man released?
The film was released in the US on January 13, 2017.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the horror and thriller genres.

### Q: Who are the main characters in the film?
The main characters are three college students who move into an old house off campus.

### Q: What is the main premise of the film?
The students unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as The Bye Bye Man who preys on those who discover his name.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bye Bye Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/292280)
- [The Bye Bye Man (2017) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/28834)
- [The Bye Bye Man [Blu-Ray] (2017)](http://www.dvdmg.com/byebyeman.shtml)
- [The Bye Bye Man (Film, 2017) - MovieMeter.nl](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/408609)

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