The Channel 2016
“Evil hides in the periphery.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Tom Lewis
- Network
- Indican Pictures
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel
What is The Channel?
Subject: The film "The Channel" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 18, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Indican Pictures
- Revenue
- $18,319
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 17 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Indican Pictures
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Subject: The film "The Channel" (2016).
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Source [1]: Title: The Channel (2016). Rating: NR. Release Date: 03/18/2016 (US). Genres: Horror, Thriller, and Drama. Runtime: 1h 33m. Tagline: Evil hides in the periphery. Synopsis: After surviving a near-death experience, a teenager discovers that she's become a channel for an evil spirit's entry into her life.
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Source [3]: TMDB link for cast/crew. Synopsis: After surviving a near-death experience, a teenager discovers that she's become a channel for an evil spirit's entry into her life.
Source [4]: Wikipedia link for "The Channel (film)". Warning: This describes a 2023 American heist action-thriller directed by William Kaufman. This is a different film than the 2016 one requested. I
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“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Channel worth watching?
The Channel holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Channel and when was it released?
The Channel is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Channel?
The Channel was directed by Tom Lewis.
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