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The Wilding 2016

★ 4.318 votes83 min📅 2016-01-01

When the fractured Hayes family moves to suburban North Carolina in Ciarán Foy's supernatural horror *The Wilding (2016)*, they hope to leave their troubled past behind—but a darker force has other plans.

Director: Ciarán Foy

Cast

Jordana Spiro
Jordana Spiro
Margaret Hayes
Antonio Jaramillo
Antonio Jaramillo
Carlos Hayes
Nadia Alexander
Nadia Alexander
Kayla Hayes
LisaGay Hamilton
LisaGay Hamilton
Emily Bergom
Amanda Christine
Amanda Christine
Beth Bergom
Dominic Fumusa
Dominic Fumusa
George
Maxwell Haynes
Maxwell Haynes
Luke
Dylan Kingwell
Dylan Kingwell
Peyton Reddings
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Spanish Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wilding (2016) about?

*The Wilding* follows the Hayes family as they relocate to suburban North Carolina, seeking a fresh start, only to confront a malevolent presence tied to their teenage daughter Kayla. Her lifelong visions of the dead intensify, leading them to uncover the chilling possibility that she carries a supernatural ability known as a Wilding.

Who directed The Wilding?

The Wilding was directed by Ciarán Foy, known for crafting atmospheric horror with a focus on psychological tension and unsettling supernatural themes.

Who stars in The Wilding?

The film features Jordana Spiro, Antonio Jaramillo, Nadia Alexander, LisaGay Hamilton, and Dominic Fumusa in key roles.

Is The Wilding (2016) worth watching?

As a supernatural horror TV movie with a runtime under 90 minutes, *The Wilding* offers a tight, unsettling story that will appeal to fans of slow-burn chills. While not a blockbuster, its themes and performances make it a compelling watch for genre enthusiasts.

How long is The Wilding?

The Wilding has a runtime of 83 minutes.

About The Wilding (2016) — A Horror TV Movie Unraveling Family Secrets and the Supernatural

When the fractured Hayes family moves to suburban North Carolina in Ciarán Foy's supernatural horror *The Wilding (2016)*, they hope to leave their troubled past behind—but a darker force has other plans. George and Margaret pour their energy into supporting their 17-year-old daughter Kayla, whose childhood visions of the dead have only grown more intense with time. As her unsettling hallucinations escalate, the family begins to suspect Kayla may possess the terrifying, unexplained abilities of a Wilding, a being caught between the living and the unseen.

The film weaves psychological dread with eerie supernatural elements, creating an atmosphere where ordinary suburban life slowly unravels into something deeply sinister. With sharp performances from its core cast, *The Wilding* explores themes of inherited trauma, the weight of family secrets, and the terrifying gap between reality and the supernatural. Directed with a steady hand, this TV movie delivers slow-burn horror that lingers long after the credits roll.