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Await Further Instructions

Await Further Instructions

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Await Further Instructions

"Contain. Corrupt. Control."

2018

1h 31m

5.4(313 votes)

Horror

Overview

A dysfunctional family awake on Christmas morning to discover they’re sealed inside their house by a mysterious black substance. On television, a single line of text reads: “Stay Indoors and Await Further Instructions.”

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Production Companies

Shudder Films

Goldfinch Studios

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

David Bradley

David Bradley

Grandad

Abigail Cruttenden

Abigail Cruttenden

Beth

Holly Weston

Holly Weston

Kate

Sam Gittins

Sam Gittins

Nick

Grant Masters

Grant Masters

Tony

Neerja Naik

Neerja Naik

Annji

Kris Saddler

Kris Saddler

Scott

Creative team

Directed by: Johnny Kevorkian
Written by: Gavin Williams
Produced by: Alan Latham
Jack Tarling

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