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The Alchemist Cookbook (2016)

2016 · Joel Potrykus · 82 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at cracking the ancient secret of alchemy go awry he unleashes something far more sinister and dangerous.

A 2016 title built around Drama, Horror comedy and Magic. Directed by Joel Potrykus.

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Chinese: 料理煉金術
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