The Helpers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2012, The Helpers is a horror film directed by Chris Stokes, running about 81 minutes. “Can we help you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven friends from Sacramento, California head out on a documented road trip to Las Vegas. Their trip takes a very unexpected turn for the worse when their back tires mysteriously blow out. A couple miles down the road, they find a little gas station Diner/Motel, run by the most friendly, polite and "helpful" people. It appears that their problems are solved, but boy are they wrong! When convinced by "The Helpers" to stay overnight, the friends all wake up in their rooms to a new kind of gruesome and bloody terror!
Who’s in it. The Helpers stars Kristen Quintrall as Claire, Denyce Lawton as Brandy, JoJo Wright as Phil and Rachel Sterling as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Helpers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Helpers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Helpers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Helpers (2012)?
- In US, The Helpers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Helpers worth watching?
- The Helpers holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Helpers?
- The Helpers stars Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton, JoJo Wright, Rachel Sterling and Black Thomas.
- When was The Helpers released?
- The Helpers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.