Control Freak

Control Freak

It's in your head.

2025 · 104 min · ★ 5.6 · Horror

A motivational speaker, plagued by an uncontrollable itch on her head, becomes infected with a parasitic demon from her homeland.

Directed by Shal Ngo · Written by Shal Ngo

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