The Dread

The Dread

Death lies within

NC-17 2007 · 95 min · ★ 4.0 · Horror, Thriller

A young woman becomes filled with a horrible dread when she discovers that her brother may actually be something other than he appears.

Directed by Michael Spence · Written by Michael Spence

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