Hangman (2015)

A family comes home to find they were robbed — not knowing the intruder is still there, watching their every move.

Hangman - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Hangman
  • Release Year: 2015
  • Directed by: Adam Mason
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime: 1h 25m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): March 14, 2015 (United States)
  • Alternative Titles: Hangman (DE)
  • Production Companies: Hiding in the Attic
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Hangman - Plot

Returning from vacation, the Miller family find their home has been broken into. After cleaning up the mess they continue with their lives, shaking off the feeling of being violated. But little do they know the nightmare has just begun.

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Who You Fear Is Already Inside

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Hangman - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Adam Mason

Main Cast

  • Jeremy Sisto
  • Kate Ashfield
  • Ty Simpkins
  • Ryan Simpkins
  • Amy Smart
  • Ross Partridge
  • Vincent Ventresca
  • Bruno Alexander
  • Ethan Harris-Riggs
  • Eric Michael Cole

Writers

  • Simon Boyes
  • Adam Mason

Producers

  • Simon Boyes
  • Jeremy Sisto
  • Mary Church
  • Adam Mason

Hangman - FAQs

What is Hangman (2015) about?

Hangman follows the Miller family, who return from vacation to discover their home was burglarized. They clean up and try to move on — but a deeply disturbed intruder never actually left. Shot in found-footage style, the film captures his hidden surveillance of the family's every move in terrifying detail.

Is the killer in Hangman ever seen by the family?

That's the film's central dread — the Hangman (played by Eric Michael Cole) lives inside the house undetected for the entire story. He watches, records, and escalates his intrusions while the family remains oblivious, making every ordinary domestic moment feel unbearably tense.

Where can you stream Hangman (2015)?

You can watch Hangman on several free platforms, including Tubi TV, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. It's also available on fuboTV, Hoopla, and Fawesome, so there are plenty of ways to catch it without paying extra.

Is Hangman (2015) a found-footage horror film?

Yes, Hangman is entirely shot in found-footage style. The Hangman himself sets up hidden cameras throughout the house, so the audience watches events unfold through his surveillance footage. It's a clever twist on the format — the voyeur becomes the cameraman, making the horror feel uncomfortably intimate.

Who are the main actors in Hangman?

The film stars Jeremy Sisto and Kate Ashfield as the parents of the Miller family, with Ty Simpkins and Ryan Simpkins as their children. Amy Smart also appears in a supporting role, and Eric Michael Cole plays the deeply unsettling title character known only as the Hangman.

Does Hangman (2015) have a happy ending?

Without giving too much away, Hangman leans hard into bleak, unrelenting dread rather than reassuring resolutions. The film builds toward a deeply disturbing conclusion that stays true to its premise. If you're hoping for a feel-good finale, this isn't that kind of horror movie.

Who directed Hangman and who wrote it?

Adam Mason directed Hangman and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Simon Boyes. The two have collaborated on several horror projects together. Mason also served as a producer on the film, alongside Jeremy Sisto, Simon Boyes, and Mary Church.

What movies are similar to Hangman (2015)?

If Hangman got under your skin, try The Strangers (2008) for another home-invasion nightmare, or Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017) for more unsettling found-footage thrills. Inner Demon (2014) and The Abandoned (2008) also deliver that same claustrophobic, slow-burn dread.

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