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A Toast to the Host
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A Toast to the Host

2023-11-30 · 19 min · ★ 10.0

Mystery · Comedy · Crime

When a birthday dinner takes a murderous turn, it's up to the surviving guests to figure out who killed the host and why? Not to mention having to keep themselves alive too.

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Directors
Logan Busbee
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Elliot MillerThe Detective
Luke AndersenThe Host
Ava SweeneyThe Actress
Sam McCullenThe Investor
Lorin O'RearThe Nun
Cade CarterThe Cowboy

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