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The Window

The Window

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The Window

"The only way out is from within."

2013

0h 5m

10.0(2 votes)

Horror

Overview

A drifter spends the night in an abandoned house and encounters a Window of Consciousness. This award-winning film combines elements of art house, avant-garde, surrealism, and experimental horror.

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3 featured cast members

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Ariela Bat-Sheva

Ariela Bat-Sheva

Drifter

Justine Baker

Justine Baker

Shaman

Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor

Girl

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Directed by: Alex Colonna
Written by: Alex Colonna

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