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The Thing on the Doorstep (2014)

Name: The Thing on the Doorstep
Director: Tom Gliserman
Genre: Misterio, Suspense
Released: 2014
Duration: 89 min
Cast: David Bunce, Susan Cicarelli-Caputo

2014 · Tom Gliserman · 89 min

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A psychological horror film based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Daniel Upton's relationship with his friend Edward Derby is abruptly changed after Edward becomes romantically involved with Asenath Waite, a hypnotist with an odd reputation. As Edward's behavior becomes more erratic and events unexplainable, Daniel investigates. Is it madness...or something far more terrifying?

A 2014 title built around Misterio and Suspense. Directed by Tom Gliserman.

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