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Girl in the Basement
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Girl in the Basement

2021-02-27 · 88 min · ★ 7.6

Thriller · Crime · TV Movie

Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in the basement of their home.

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Directors
Elisabeth Röhm
Production companies
Big Dreams Entertainment, Swirl Films, Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judd NelsonJudd NelsonDon
Stefanie ScottStefanie ScottSara
Joely FisherJoely FisherIrene
Braxton BjerkenBraxton BjerkenMichael
Kim RosenDoctor
Emily TopperEmily TopperAmy
Emma MyersEmma MyersMarie
Jake NuttallJake NuttallThomas
Liam PileggiLiam PileggiToddler Michael
Jake EtheridgeChris
Sydney KowalskeToddler Marie

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