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Encounter

2018-12-09 · 92 min · ★ 4.2

Science Fiction · Drama

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

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Luke HemsworthLuke HemsworthWill Dawkins
Anna HutchisonAnna HutchisonJessica Dawkins
Glenn KeoghGlenn KeoghBrent Fleming
Cheryl TexieraCheryl TexieraTeresa Fleming
Vincent M. WardVincent M. WardMarcus Doyle
Christopher ShowermanChristopher ShowermanJonathan Brandt
Wendy DavisWendy DavisAgent Alicia Tevis
Peter HoldenPeter HoldenAgent Christopher Banks
Tom AtkinsTom AtkinsProfessor Herbert Westlake
Callie EckleyShannon Dawkins
John H. GreeneFarmer
Sarah BoothSarah BoothRachel
John J. ShimUber Driver
Kenny BarrAgent Strugatsky
TJ JacksonTJ JacksonAgent Lem
Catherine JeraldCatherine JeraldProfessor Westlake's Mother
Tweed Michael ManningTweed Michael ManningProfessor Westlake's Father
Susan WillisSusan WillisProfessor Westlake's Wife
Jim W. AndersonTeresa's Father
Jake BaileyPlayground Bully

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