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Encounter

3.720161h 24mRMovieHorror

A newlywed couple Ted and Lauren rent an old farm house to do a thesis on orbs and set up cameras, Strange ghostly noises and haunting occur at night. Ted sees video of Lauren, possessed and wandering the fields at night. When their…

DirectorSusannah O'Brien
WriterSusannah O'Brien
ProducerSusannah O'Brien

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Susannah O'Brien

Justin Arnold
Justin Arnold
Ted McBride
Andrea Nelson
Andrea Nelson
Lauren McBride
Don Scribner
Don Scribner
Jim Reeves
Jonathan R. Freeman
Jonathan R. Freeman
Interviewee
Jack Hunter
Jack Hunter
Interviewee
Carolyn Ratteray
Carolyn Ratteray
Interviewee
Michael Phillip Edwards
Michael Phillip Edwards
Police Officer

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Encounter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Encounter?

Encounter isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Encounter on Netflix?

No, Encounter is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Encounter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Encounter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Encounter for free?

Encounter is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmzie in United States.

Is there a sequel to Encounter?

Yes — Encounter is followed by Joker's Poltergeist (2017) in the American Poltergeist Collection.

Is there a prequel to Encounter?

Yes — The Poltergeist of Borley Forest (2016) comes before Encounter in the American Poltergeist Collection.

Is Encounter part of a trilogy?

No — Encounter is part of the American Poltergeist Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the American Poltergeist Collection?

There are 7 films in the American Poltergeist Collection: American Poltergeist (2015), Haunting at the Rectory (2015), The Poltergeist of Borley Forest (2016), Encounter (2016), Joker's Poltergeist (2017), The Haunting of Alice D (2017) and Haunted (2017).