When Fighting Monsters

When Fighting Monsters

A bereaved detective struggles to make sense of his daughter’s untimely death.

18 min · Mystery, Horror, Thriller

Detective Reynolds starts his day like any other day. He kisses his wife goodbye and drives to his office. As a string of missing persons reports stirs up uneasiness among his squad, Reynolds encourages them to keep an open mind as they search for answers. It's only as the day goes on that more information comes to light, revealing glimpses of a much more sinister truth.

Directed by Sherill Quinn · Written by Sherill Quinn

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Thomas Cokenias Harvey Reynolds
Bettina Devin Sophie Reynolds
Sherill Quinn Trina Reynolds
Chris Marsol Detective Stinson
James Carr-Nelson Bradley
Tory Williams Bartender
Ryan Williams Trevor
Natalie Renier-Bertolucci News Anchor
Georgie Craig Elizabeth Reynolds
Damian Nickel Jeffrey Daniels
Samarya Elliott Field Reporter
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