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The Appearance

2018-12-07 · 111 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · Thriller

Mateho, an officer of the Inquisition and rational man of science, visits a remote monastery to investigate a bizarre murder of a monk. And you guessed it: something evil is afoot. But is the terror man-made or the result of witchcraft?

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Directors
Kurt Knight
Production companies
Camera 40 Productions, Hive Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jake StormoenJake StormoenMateho
Kristian NairnKristian NairnJohnny
Adam JohnsonAdam JohnsonFelix
Baylee SelfIsabel
Michael FlynnScipio

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