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If I Die Before I Wake
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If I Die Before I Wake

1998-01-01 · 77 min · ★ 4.9

Crime · Thriller

A suburban family is held hostage and terrorized by three intruders while their sixteen year-old daughter first hides, then exacts her own brand of terror on the assailants.

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Directors
Brian Katkin
Production companies
General Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephanie JonesLori Beth
Muse WatsonMuse WatsonDarryl
Michael McCleeryMichael McCleeryT.J.
Anthony NicosiaBilly
Mary Kathleen GordonMary Kathleen GordonMother
John GavaginFather
Kristian Hans HornBen
Coryanne SennettMary
Danny FarkashNeighbor #1
Tara FarkashNeighbor #2

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