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Culture Shock

2019-07-04 · 91 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Thriller · TV Movie

A young Mexican woman crosses the border in search of the American dream, only to instead find her worst nightmare lying within.

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Directors
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Production companies
Blumhouse Television, Luchagore Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martha HigaredaMartha HigaredaMarisol
Shawn AshmoreShawn AshmoreThomas
Richard CabralRichard CabralSanto
Barbara CramptonBarbara CramptonBetty
Chris CarlisleChris CarlisleGreg
Creed BrattonCreed BrattonAttwood
Katie WilsonKatie WilsonChristine
Gigi Saul GuerreroGigi Saul GuerreroPaola
Felipe de LaraFelipe de LaraOscar Molina
Jose Lizarde Jr.Mango Man
Laura CerónLaura Cerón
Ian InigoIan InigoRicky
Sal LopezSal LopezCoyote
Daniel Edward MoraDaniel Edward MoraChayan
Omar ChavezCartel Member
Seri DeYoungSeri DeYoungDaisy
Marie OldenbourgMarie OldenbourgTeacher

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