The Ape

The Ape

2009 · 81 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Thriller

A descent into hell, Jesper Ganslandt's disturbing and suspenseful second feature begins with a man waking up in unfamiliar surroundings, only to find the life he knew the day before is gone.

Directed by Jesper Ganslandt · Written by Jesper Ganslandt

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