---
title: "Vile"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vile-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 132064
imdb_id: "tt1711018"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 158
content_rating: "R"
---

# Vile (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vile-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Vile" (2011).
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Vile
Year: 2011
Director: Taylor Sheridan (directorial debut)
Genre: Horror and Thriller, American horror film
Cast: Eric Jay Beck, April Matson, Akeem Smith, Greg Cipes, Maya Hazen, Heidi Mueller, McKenzie Westmore.
Runtime: 1h 28m
Rating: R
US Release Date: 07/23/2012
Plot:
A group of people awaken as prisoners in a mysterious house with no means of escape.
Four friends are kidnapped by a madman and locked in a house with six other people.
Each is outfitted with electronic devices attached to the base of their skulls/heads.
The devices collect chemicals the brain produces when in pain.
When a predetermined amount is collected, the doors will be opened.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Strand Releasing Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Taylor Sheridan
- **Networks / Studios**: Tony-Seven Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Jay Beck** as *Nick*
- **April Matson** as *Tayler*
- **Akeem Smith** as *Tony*
- **Greg Cipes** as *Sam*
- **Elisha Skorman** as *Kai*
- **Heidi Mueller** as *Lisa*
- **Maya Hazen** as *Tara*
- **Rob Kirkland** as *Greg*
- **McKenzie Westmore** as *Diane*
- **Ian Bohen** as *Julian*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Vile online?
Vile is currently available to watch or stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Vile worth watching?
Vile holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 158 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Vile and when was it released?
Vile is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Vile?
Vile was directed by Taylor Sheridan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vile — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/132064)
- [Vile (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vile_(film))
- [Vile (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/132064-vile/cast)
- [Vile (2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1711018/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*