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The Thing in the Roof

2002-02-24 · 7 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Horror · Thriller

A couple are in their home, late at night. Nothing out of the ordinary. At least, until strange growling starts coming from the attic, and the ceiling starts to crack.

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Directors
Walter Repich
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Countries
Australia
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Released

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Asher KeddieAsher KeddieHope
Todd MacDonaldTodd MacDonaldWillie
Eugene SchlusserNews Reader

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