From Darkness (2011)
Overview
A foster child is pushed to his limits and develops a telekinetic defense mechanism. A short film dedicated to abused children everywhere.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0588 |
Directed By
Andrew C. Erin
TOP CAST
Michael Biehn
Agent Doug Albright
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