Killer Story

Killer Story

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Killer Story

"Death is only a page away."

2004

1h 20m

5.7(3 votes)

Horror

Overview

Three very modern adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories. Two old-time pulp writers get together to spin some horrific yarns, only they don't know they are caught up in a horror story of their own making.

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Brain Damage Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

William Smith

William Smith

Monty

Joe Estevez

Joe Estevez

Fortunato

Janet Tracy Keijser

Janet Tracy Keijser

Bernie

Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas

George

Susan Featherly

Susan Featherly

The Girl

Emmy Smith

Martha

Sarah Megan White

Erin

Creative team

Directed by: Garrett Clancy

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