We Need to Do Something

2021, Horror, 1h 37m

59 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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While We Need to Do Something can feel as unfocused as its title, it offers eerily timely genre thrills, soaked in claustrophobic dread. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After Melissa and her family seek shelter from a storm, they become trapped. With no sign of rescue, hours turn to days and Melissa comes to realize that she and her girlfriend Amy might have something to do with the horrors that threaten to tear her family -- and the entire world -- apart.

Genre:

Horror
Original Language:

English
Director:

Sean King O'Grady
Producer:

Bill Stertz, Josh Malerman, Ryan Lewis, Peter Block
Writer:

Max Booth III
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 3, 2021 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 3, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA):

$12.4K
Runtime:

1h 37m
Distributor:

IFC Midnight

Cast & Crew

Sierra McCormick

Sierra McCormick
Melissa

Vinessa Shaw
Diane

Pat Healy
Robert

Lisette Olivera

Lisette Olivera
Amy

John James Cronin

John James Cronin
Bobby

Sean King O'Grady

Sean King O'Grady
Director

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