The Leech

The Leech

2022 · 82 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Horror

A devout priest welcomes a struggling couple into his house at Christmas time. What begins as a simple act of kindness quickly becomes the ultimate test of faith once the sanctity of his home is jeopardized.

Directed by Eric Pennycoff · Written by Eric Pennycoff

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