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The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale
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The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale

2018-08-22 · 95 min · ★ 5.0

Horror · Thriller · Drama

While sorting her dead grandmother's affairs, a young woman boards in a southern mansion and soon discovers the matriarch may desire more than just her company.

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Directors
Derrick Sims
Production companies
Fabled Motion Pictures
Countries
New Zealand, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 107,000

Top Cast

Suilma RodriguezSuilma RodriguezJulie
Janis DuleyJanis DuleyFrances Allen
Andersyn Van KurenAndersyn Van KurenEllie
Chase Ryan JefferyChase Ryan JefferyJonathan
Thomas Herod Jr.Harold Allen
Siobhan DohertySiobhan DohertyKristy
Greg FallonGreg FallonFather Marion
Richard LedbetterRichard LedbetterCharlie

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