Thanatophobia_
"Courage. Hope."
Ernie Cranshaw is a seventy eight-year-old man and is deeply scarred by a terrible past who lives alone in his humble ranch home. After a mysterious stranger points out to him that a theater is offering free movies before closing its doors for good, Ernie Hesitatingly makes his way to the theater through a rainy night, but what lies in it can bring him to the edge of madness.
Director
Peter Dimako
Starring
Stu Klitsner, Afton Shepard, Herschel Zahnd
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
Thanatophobia was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Thanatophobia is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 0h 15m.
CAST (12)
SK
Stu Klitsner
Ernie Cranshaw
Afton Shepard
Roxanne DeMarco
HZ
Herschel Zahnd
Robert Dillinger
EW
Eric Welch
Harry Bennett
Chase Anderson
Young Ernie Cranshaw
Katie Stewart
Madelyn Winton
LS
Lilly Stanley
Jessie Winton
CD
Chloe Dimako
Maddy Cranshaw
SE
Sarah East
Dawn - Head Waitress
Mike Seely
Papa Cranshaw
CM
Corey McCauley
Demon
NT
Nathanael Taylor
Craig - The Teen Ticketer
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
Synchronicity Motion Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
15 min (0h 15m)
Language
English
Country
Popularity
5
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Thanatophobia about?
Ernie Cranshaw is a seventy eight-year-old man and is deeply scarred by a terrible past who lives alone in his humble ranch home. After a mysterious stranger points out to him that a theater is offering free movies before closing its doors for good, Ernie Hesitatingly makes his way to the theater through a rainy night, but what lies in it can bring him to the edge of madness.
How long is Thanatophobia?
Thanatophobia has a runtime of 15 minutes (0h 15m).
Who directed Thanatophobia?
Thanatophobia was directed by Peter Dimako.
Who stars in Thanatophobia?
The cast of Thanatophobia includes Stu Klitsner, Afton Shepard, Herschel Zahnd, Eric Welch, Chase Anderson.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (1)
short film