The Secret Cinema (2012)
Overview
Bored cinephile Mark Arthur stumbles upon an underground theater where they show films unlike anything he's ever seen. Entry for The AV Club's "Parameter" short film contest in 2012.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.871 |
Directed By
Jason Coffman
Crew
Lielie Kahn-Jarvis
Jason Coffman
Joe Wallace
Andrew Horton
Coye Vega
Andrew Horton
Jason Coffman
Lielie Kahn-Jarvis
TOP CAST
Stephanie Leigh Rose
Sisters
Tyler Pistorius
Mark Arthur
Heidi Foland
Sisters' Assistant
Jason Coffman
Mr. Lake
John Sant
Employee #1
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