The Monster of Mangatiti
2015 · 70 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, TV Movie
When 19 year old Heather Walsh accepts a job on a farm in the Mangatiti Valley, she has no idea paradise will become a nightmare. This true New Zealand story tells of Heather's horrific ordeal.
Directed by Philly de Lacey · Written by John Banas
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Greta Gregory Heather Walsh -
Mark Mitchinson Bill Cornelius - F Flynn Allan Benn Cornelius
- M Mark Warren Det Demchy
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Roz Turnbull Heather (2008) -
Alison Quigan Shirley Petrie - H Harriet Beattie Joanne
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John Sumner Malcolm -
Margaret Mary Hollins Angela -
Edwin Wright Doug Cornelius -
Carolyn Dando Christine -
Greg Smith George Kingsland
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