The Lair (2022)
Neil Marshall's creature-feature horror drops a RAF pilot into an Afghan bunker teeming with genetically engineered monsters hungry for blood.
The Lair - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Lair
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Neil Marshall
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Action
- Runtime: 1h 33m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 28, 2022 (Denmark - 15), January 13, 2023 (Spain), March 23, 2023 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: ヘル・ディセント (JP), 巢穴 (CN), 異種巢穴 (TW), La guarida (ES)
- Production Companies: Highland Film Group, Rather Good Films, Ingenious Media, Scarlet Productions, Trigger Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
The Lair - Plot
Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair is on her final flight mission when her jet is shot down over one of the most dangerous rebel strongholds in Afghanistan. She finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker where deadly man-made creatures known as Ravagers — half-human, half-alien, and hungry for human flesh — are awakened.
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The Lair - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Neil Marshall
Main Cast
- Charlotte Kirk
- Jonathan Howard
- Jamie Bamber
- Mark Strepan
- Hadi Khanjanpour
- Leon Ockenden
- Harry Taurasi
- Adam Bond
- Neil Marshall
- Troy Alexander
Writers
- Neil Marshall
- Charlotte Kirk
Producers
- Daniel-Konrad Cooper
The Lair - FAQs
Where can you stream The Lair (2022)?
The Lair is available to stream on Shudder, AMC+, and Philo. It can also be watched for free with ads on Tubi TV, or borrowed via Hoopla. Digital rental and purchase options are available on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the Ravagers in The Lair?
The Ravagers are the film's central monsters — genetically engineered creatures that are half-human and half-alien, created through Soviet-era medical experiments. Awakened in an abandoned Afghan bunker, they are driven by a ravenous hunger for human flesh and pose an overwhelming threat to the soldiers trapped with them.
Is The Lair based on a true story?
No, The Lair is entirely fictional. While it uses the real-world backdrop of the Afghanistan War, the core premise — a secret bunker housing genetically engineered alien-human hybrid creatures — is a work of science-fiction horror conceived by director Neil Marshall and co-writer Charlotte Kirk.
Who directed and wrote The Lair (2022)?
The Lair was directed by Neil Marshall, the filmmaker behind The Descent and Dog Soldiers. He co-wrote the screenplay with Charlotte Kirk, who also stars as the lead character, Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair. Marshall also served as the film's editor.
Who are the main cast members in The Lair?
The Lair stars Charlotte Kirk as Lt. Kate Sinclair, Jonathan Howard as Sgt. Tom Hook, and Jamie Bamber as Major Roy Finch. The supporting cast includes Mark Strepan, Hadi Khanjanpour, Leon Ockenden, Harry Taurasi, Adam Bond, and Troy Alexander.
What is The Lair (2022) about?
The Lair follows RAF pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair, whose jet is shot down over a dangerous rebel stronghold in Afghanistan. Seeking shelter in an abandoned underground bunker, she inadvertently awakens the Ravagers — deadly half-human, half-alien creatures born from Cold War experiments — and must fight alongside stranded soldiers to survive.
How long is The Lair and what is its age rating?
The Lair has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes (93 minutes). A US MPA rating was not officially listed in available data, though the film carries a 15 certificate in Denmark and South Korea, reflecting its strong horror violence, creature gore, and intense action sequences.
What movies are similar to The Lair (2022)?
Fans of The Lair may enjoy other creature-feature and survival horror films such as Blood Red Sky (2021) and Orphan: First Kill (2022). Neil Marshall's own filmography — particularly The Descent (2005) and Dog Soldiers (2002) — offers the closest tonal and stylistic parallels to this film.
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