Cry Wolf

Cry Wolf

The howl in the night is the voice of danger.

1947 · 83 min · ★ 6.1 · Thriller, Mystery

A woman uncovers deadly secrets when she visits her late husband's family.

Directed by Peter Godfrey · Written by Catherine Turney

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