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JOY AND TORMENT

2025-08-01 · 14 min · Not rated

Thriller · Fantasy · Horror · Documentary · Mystery

A writer becomes obsessed with creating the greatest novel.

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Directors
Luke Boyd
Production companies
Eye of the Poet Films
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Status
Released
Budget
USD 250

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Julia BoydKitty
Peter BoydBeige Coat
Luke BoydMr. Holst

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