Intruders (2011 film)

Intruders
Spanish theatrical release poster
Directed byJuan Carlos Fresnadillo
Written by
  • Nicolás Casariego
  • Jaime Marques
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEnrique Chediak
Edited byChris Gill
Music byRoque Baños
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 12 September 2011 (2011-09-12) (TIFF)
  • 7 October 2011 (2011-10-07) (Spain)
  • 27 January 2012 (2012-01-27) (United Kingdom)
  • 30 March 2012 (2012-03-30) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Budget$12 million (est.)
Box office$5.4 million[4]

Intruders is a 2011 supernatural horror film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by the Spanish duo Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques.[5] The film stars Clive Owen, Carice van Houten, Daniel Brühl, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell, Izan Corchero, Kerry Fox and Héctor Alterio. The film follows a man and a woman trying to save their children's lives from an imaginary monster, known as Hollow Face, trying to take their faces and souls.

Intruders was released in Spain on 7 October 2011 by Universal Pictures International and in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2012 by Universal Pictures. The film grossed $5 million worldwide and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who praised its performances, atmosphere, and the first act, but criticized its bland plot, use of jump scares, and the film's villain.

  1. ^ a b c "Intruders (2011) – Juan Carlos Fresnadillo". AllMovie. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b Rooney, David (15 September 2011). "Intruders: Toronto Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Intruders". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Intruders (2011)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  5. ^ Mike Fleming (8 April 2010). "Clive Owen & JC Fresnadillo Are 'Intruders'". Deadline Hollywood.