The Barrens

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The Barrens

"The terrifying legend of the Jersey Devil is alive."

2012

1h 37m

4.9(140 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A man takes his family on a camping trip and becomes convinced they are being stalked by the legendary monster of the New Jersey Pine Barrens: the Jersey Devil.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Stephen Moyer

Richard Vineyard

Mia Kirshner

Cynthia Vineyard

Allie MacDonald

Sadie Vineyard

Erik Knudsen

Ryan

Demore Barnes

Deputy Ranger

J. LaRose

Ranger Bob

Max Topplin

Zach

Chantelle Chung

Laura

Peter DaCunha

Danny Vineyard

David Keeley

Sheriff Winters

Creative team

Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by: Darren Lynn Bousman
Produced by: Darren Lynn Bousman
John M. Eckert

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