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The Bonesetter (2003)

Name: The Bonesetter
Director: Brett Kelly
Genre: Suspense, Urban legend
Released: 2003
Duration: 72 min
Cast: Mark Courneyea, Sherry Thurig, Tara Rheaume, Josh Grace, Jodi Pittman

2003 · Brett Kelly · 72 min · Canada · Edited by 1

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One hundred years ago, an evil bonesetter was killed for his crimes against children. Now in the present a single mother and a shy librarian must discover who is behind a rash of child abductions, is the Bonesetter back to finish his depraved work?

A 2003 title built around Suspense and Urban legend. Directed by Brett Kelly.

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