

Encounter
2018-12-09 · 92 min · ★ 4.2
A group of friends uncover an otherworldly object in a rural field, which they soon discover holds greater secrets than they could imagine.
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- Directors
- Paul Salamoff
- Production companies
- Vega Baby, Beyond Casual Media, IndieGrip.com, Controlled Chaos Enterprises
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Luke HemsworthWill Dawkins
Anna HutchisonJessica Dawkins
Glenn KeoghBrent Fleming
Cheryl TexieraTeresa Fleming
Vincent M. WardMarcus Doyle
Christopher ShowermanJonathan Brandt
Wendy DavisAgent Alicia Tevis
Peter HoldenAgent Christopher Banks
Tom AtkinsProfessor Herbert Westlake
Sarah BoothRachel
TJ JacksonAgent Lem
Catherine JeraldProfessor Westlake's Mother
Tweed Michael ManningProfessor Westlake's Father
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