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John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End

Just so you know... they're sorry for anything that's about to happen.

20136.31h 39m

Overview

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

Directed by Don Coscarelli
Written by Don Coscarelli, Jason Pargin
Produced by Roman Perez, Andy Meyers, Don Coscarelli
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $142K

Top Cast

Chase Williamson

Chase Williamson

Dave

Rob Mayes

Rob Mayes

John

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Arnie Blondestone

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Dr. Albert Marconi

Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Roger North

Daniel Roebuck

Daniel Roebuck

Largeman

Fabianne Therese

Fabianne Therese

Amy

Jonny Weston

Jonny Weston

Justin White

Jimmy Wong

Jimmy Wong

Fred Chu

Themes & Keywords

journalistmonsterbased on novel or bookdetectivedark comedyinvasionportalpsychicdrugscell phonedogalternative realityout of body experiencemultiple dimensionsmind altering drug

About John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End is a horror, comedy film released in 2013 exploring themes of journalist, monster, based on novel or book, detective, dark comedy, invasion. Directed by Don Coscarelli, it stars Chase Williamson, Rob Mayes, Paul Giamatti. A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

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