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The Secret Cinema

2012-09-17 · 7 min · Not rated

Horror

Bored cinephile Mark Arthur stumbles upon an underground theater where they show films unlike anything he's ever seen. Entry for The AV Club's "Parameter" short film contest in 2012.

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Directors
Jason Coffman
Production companies
Rabbit Room Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephanie Leigh RoseSisters
Tyler PistoriusMark Arthur
Heidi FolandSisters' Assistant
Jason CoffmanMr. Lake
John SantEmployee #1

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