

The Telling
2009-04-14 · 84 min · ★ 3.2
In this horror anthology film, three girls pledge the most popular - and cruelest - sorority on campus. For their final task, they must tell the scariest story they know. Containing three distinct stories - one featuring a murderous doll, one a has-been actress and her run in with a film crew of the undead and, finally, a hunt-and-kill fright-fest.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nicholas Carpenter, Harry Grigsby
- Production companies
- Alta Loma Entertainment, Breakout Entertainment, Chuck Williams Productions, Prometheus Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bridget MarquardtEva DeMarco
Holly MadisonStephanie
Najarra TownsendBrianna
Angela NicholasBrianna's Mom
Jean Louise O'SullivanHaley
Nicole ZeoliRoxy
Christine NguyenAbsinthe Fairy
Ed GaleFootcandle
Diane SalingerAlina
John D'AquinoVictor
Rebekah KochanLily
Christina RosenbergAmber
Sara Jean UnderwoodTracey
James MacPhersonOfficer EmbersTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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