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Acolytes

2009-03-25 · 91 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

Three teens blackmail a serial killer into helping them get rid of a violent bully.

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Directors
Jon Hewitt
Production companies
Stewart & Wall Entertainment
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 860

Top Cast

Joel EdgertonJoel EdgertonIan Wright
Michael DormanMichael DormanGary Parker
Sebastian GregorySebastian GregoryMark
Hanna Mangan LawrenceHanna Mangan LawrenceChasely
Joshua PayneJoshua PayneJames
Belinda McCloryBelinda McCloryKay Wright
Holly BaldwinTanya Lee
Anthony PhelanAnthony PhelanTanya Lee's Dad
Bella HeathcoteBella HeathcotePetra
Sue DwyerMa Parker
Verónica GregoryVerónica GregoryGirl in Street
Izumi PennicottFemale Dead Body

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