

The Suicide Theory
2014-07-10 · 98 min · ★ 6.3
Steven Ray was never quite normal. But when tragedy strikes in the form of a deadly hit-and-run incident at a city cross walk, his violent and bizarre behavior becomes uncontrollable. One night, as Steven plots his next murder, he meets Percival, whose unsuccessful attempt at suicide not only interferes with Stevens plans, but the chance encounter also introduces the two into each others sad and lonely lives. Percival believes hes cursed after miraculously surviving each suicide attempt and concludes fate brought he and Steven together. So he hires Steven to assist him in suicide. Steven does not believe in fate and thinks Percival is desperate and delusional. But he accepts the offer. Easy money. After Percival continues to miraculously survive each attempt on his life, Steven starts to believe. He tries to help Percival figure out ways to break the curse. And in the process, they form an unlikely friendship through the common bond of tragedy.
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- Dru Brown
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- Seven8 Media
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- Australia
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Leon CainPercival
Joss McWilliamThomas
Matthew ScullyBrad
Todd LeviDoctor
Warwick ComberPaul
Erin ConnorJessica
Chris BartholomewPolice Officer 1
Ron KellyPolice Chief
Darrell PlumridgeTaxi Driver 2
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