Butterfly

Butterfly

A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.

R 1982 · 108 min · ★ 4.9 · Crime, Drama

Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.

Directed by Matt Cimber · Written by Matt Cimber

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