Burning of a Family Tree

Burning of a Family Tree

2026 · 12 min · Horror

When Eden returns home to their estranged family after the death of their abusive father, they are forced to confront their traumatic past - and their father's reanimated corpse.

Directed by Alison Mattingly · Written by Alison Mattingly

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