Box Office Poison

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Box Office Poison

"You can't teach an old dame new tricks!"

2024

0h 7m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Horror

Overview

A has-been actress spends her days performing with her masochistic nurse. Things take a dark turn when their fun pastimes take method acting to the next level.

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Vivian Thonger

Mrs. Diana York

Trudie Smith

Brenda

Laura McNally

Young Diana York

Creative team

Directed by: Faith Ward
Written by: Faith Ward
Produced by: Faith Ward

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