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Scary Tales

2001-01-01 · 76 min · ★ 10.0

Horror

A horror anthology of three short stories interwoven into the plot of Dennis Frye, who visits a job placement agency run by the mysterious Mr. Longfellow.

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Directors
Michael Hoffman Jr.
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Status
Released
Budget
USD 45

Top Cast

Bill CassinelliDennis Frye
Joel D. WynkoopJoel D. WynkoopMr. Longfellow

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