The Art of Descent

The Art of Descent

ART, OBSESSION, AND THE HORRORS THAT COME WITH IT

NR 2024 · 10 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror, Drama, Thriller, Mystery

When a student affairs officer investigates a reclusive art professor at Arkham University, he uncovers a horrific secret that blurs the lines between artistic genius and madness.

Directed by Riley Cosby · Written by Riley Cosby

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