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She Held Me Close And Whispered "Kill Me"
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She Held Me Close And Whispered "Kill Me"

2017-08-26 · 149 min · Not rated

Drama

A depressed filmmaker takes on a new project that might help him break into the mainstream or drive him further into despair and reclusivity.

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Directors
Scout Tafoya
Production companies
Honors Zombie Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 300

Top Cast

Valerie Yawien
Kellianne Hamburg
Stephie Ulm

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