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Key Features:
Serial killer, Psychological thriller, Childhood trauma, Revenge, Interrogation, Mystery, Dark secrets, Violence-moderate, Cat and mouse
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Horror fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Viewers interested in psychological suspense
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Dread

Amusement

2008-10-09
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While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.

Genres
Horror, Mystery
Cast
Keir O, Tad Hilgenbrink, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas, Reid Scott, Rena Owen, Kevin Gage, Brennan Bailey, Preston Bailey
Crew
John Simpson, Jake Wade Wall
Rating
5.596(370 votes)
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