The Skeptic

The Skeptic

The Skeptic

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The Skeptic

2009

1h 29m

5.3(102 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

After the mysterious death of his Aunt, a confirmed skeptic lawyer, Bryan Becket, dismisses reports that her house is haunted and moves in. Immediately occurrences begin he cannot explain. And beyond the occurrences there is something about the house which gnaws at Becket - some strange connection he senses he has with the house's past. Soon, the haunting turns personal.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Tim Daly

Bryan Becket

Tim Daly

Acting

Tom Arnold

Sully

Tom Arnold

Acting

Zoe Saldaña

Cassie

Zoe Saldaña

Acting

Andrea Roth

Robin Becket

Andrea Roth

Acting

Edward Herrmann

Shepard

Edward Herrmann

Acting

Robert Prosky

Father Wymond

Robert Prosky

Acting

Bruce Altman

Dr. Koven

Bruce Altman

Acting

Lea Coco

Deputy Lura

Lea Coco

Acting

L.J. Foley

Young Bryan Becket

No Image

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Christina Rouner

Courtroom Witness

Christina Rouner

Acting

Catherine Wyler

Carol

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James DiSalvatore

Carl

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Steve Fletcher

Courtroom Lawyer

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