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title: "The Folks"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-folks-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1029132
imdb_id: "tt15428768"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Folks (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-folks-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Folks
Year: 2022
Release Date (US): 10/07/2022
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 1h 29m
Director: Alexey Meets
Cast: Davina Reeves, Jean-Marc Birkholz, Sasha Makarov, Petar Zekavica
Plot:
Mary's husband dies from a freak accident.
Estranged in-laws show up at her doorstep.
She offers them a room.
This invites an unimaginable evil into her home.
The in-laws are her husband's brother and mother, whom she had never met previously.
They visit following her husband's funeral.
Mary finds out her late husband's relatives are harmful to her and her son, Ton.

    The Folks is a 2022 horror, thriller

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexey Meets
- **Networks / Studios**: MFC Global Films, Screel Film, VMI WorldWide

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Davina Reeves** as *Mary*
- **Jean-Marc Birkholz** as *Alexander*
- **Paxton Kubitz** as *Tony (voice)*
- **Gen Seto** as *Doctor Key*
- **Petar Zekavica** as *Viktor*
- **Anastasiya Tsoy** as *Kate*
- **Eva Linder** as *Helen*
- **Kanu Chinazam** as *Security*
- **Anton Naumov** as *Mark*
- **Alexandr Makarov** as *Tony*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Folks online?
The Folks is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Folks worth watching?
The Folks holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Folks and when was it released?
The Folks is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Folks?
The Folks was directed by Alexey Meets.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Folks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1029132)
- [The Folks (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1029132-the-folks/cast)
- [The Folks (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15428768/)
- [The Folks (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-folks/credits)

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