The Encounter (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2015, The Encounter is a horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Conway, running about 85 minutes. “When Night Falls, Fear The Light.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Collin Bastrow is found in the forest, alone and afraid, he has a shocking story to tell. As he struggles to recount the events of the previous night his memories return in a series of horrific flashes of what became of his friends and fiancée. What started as a simple camping trip in the mountains of Northern Arizona quickly descended into an amazing and terrifying story that is truly out of this world. As the sole survivor of this deadly close encounter Collin must try and explain the unexplainable
Who’s in it. The Encounter stars Clint James as Collin, Owen Conway as Trevor, Megan Drust as Kimberly and Eliza Kiss as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Encounter tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Encounter (2015)?
- In US, The Encounter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Encounter worth watching?
- The Encounter holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Encounter?
- The Encounter stars Clint James, Owen Conway, Megan Drust, Eliza Kiss and Louie Iaccarino.
- When was The Encounter released?
- The Encounter was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.