The Telling
2009, English. Directed by Nicholas Carpenter & Harry Grigsby.
Everyone's dying to be them.
In this horror anthology film, three girls pledge the most popular - and cruelest - sorority on campus. For their final task, they must tell the scariest story they know. Containing three distinct stories - one featuring a murderous doll, one a has-been actress and her run in with a film crew of the undead and, finally, a hunt-and-kill fright-fest.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Telling
The Telling is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas CarpenterDirector
- Harry GrigsbyDirector
- Bridget MarquardtEva DeMarco
- Holly MadisonStephanie
- Najarra TownsendBrianna
- Angela NicholasBrianna's Mom
- Jean Louise O'SullivanHaley
- Ashley NoelBrandi (segment "Sorority Sisters")
- Nicole ZeoliRoxy
- Christine NguyenAbsinthe Fairy
- Ed GaleFootcandle
- Diane SalingerAlina
- John D'AquinoVictor
- Rebekah KochanLily
Details
- Released
- 14 April 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Lessard
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The Telling: quick answers
Is The Telling worth watching?
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How long is The Telling?
The Telling runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Telling have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Telling. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Telling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Telling is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Telling on?
The Telling is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Telling?
If you liked The Telling, try A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Trick, Grindhouse.
Who directed The Telling?
The Telling (2009) was directed by Nicholas Carpenter and Harry Grigsby and stars Bridget Marquardt, Holly Madison, Najarra Townsend.