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A Toast to the Host

A Toast to the Host

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A Toast to the Host

2023

0h 19m

10.0(1 votes)

Mystery

Comedy

Crime

Overview

When a birthday dinner takes a murderous turn, it's up to the surviving guests to figure out who killed the host and why? Not to mention having to keep themselves alive too.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Elliot Miller

The Detective

Luke Andersen

The Host

Ava Sweeney

The Actress

Sam McCullen

The Investor

Lorin O'Rear

The Nun

Cade Carter

The Cowboy

Creative team

Directed by: Logan Busbee
Written by: Logan Busbee

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