Midday Demons

Midday Demons

The brighter the light, the darker the shadows.

2014 · ★ 4.3 · Thriller

A couple inherits their family's ancient Italian palazzo where sinister shadows from the past reappear.

Directed by Rossella De Venuto · Written by Rossella De Venuto

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