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The Head-Eater
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The Head-Eater

2024-04-23 · 25 min · Not rated

Horror · Fantasy · Drama

In a city where young people disappear, Anya goes through the process of losing her best friend, Mayra, after she transfers to another school. Anya's loneliness and sadness attract Orion, an alien who attaches to her head, but which no one else sees. He manipulates Anya's dreams to convince her to go to his planet, but she clings to her chaotic reality.

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Directors
Francisco Ríos Telles
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Countries
Peru
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,668

Top Cast

Gabriela GutiérrezAnya
Nicole ÁngelesMayra
Jenny HurtadoMamá
Ana CárdenasTuti
Francisco Ríos TellesFrancisco Ríos TellesOrión (voz)

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