House of Ashes

House of Ashes

2024 · 7 min · ★ 6.5 · Horror

The film chronicles a day in the life of a man during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, but something inside his house isn't quite right.

Directed by Kalel Pessôa · Written by Kalel Pessôa

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