Twists of Terror

Jul 2, 1997

1h 30m

★ 5.3

Terror is just outside the door.

Overview

Stuck in the attic, Phillip, (Joseph Ziegler) recounts several different tales to an unknown listener in order to explain the dangers of the world.

Genres

TV Movie

Horror

Thriller

Production Companies

Filmline International Inc.

The Movie Network

Filmline International

Twists of Terror Trailers

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Cast

Amy

Jennifer Rubin

Cindy

Françoise Robertson

Crenshaw

Nick Mancuso

Philip (the host)

Joseph Ziegler

Darien

Christopher Heyerdahl

Joe

Carl Marotte

Dr. Roberts

Martin Neufeld

Tanya

Jayne Heitmeyer

Richard

Jack Langedijk

Bernard

Keath Thome

Mai

Claudia Besso

Sam

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