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The Secret Cinema

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The Secret Cinema

2012

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Horror

Overview

Bored cinephile Mark Arthur stumbles upon an underground theater where they show films unlike anything he's ever seen. Entry for The AV Club's "Parameter" short film contest in 2012.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Stephanie Leigh Rose

Sisters

Tyler Pistorius

Mark Arthur

Heidi Foland

Sisters' Assistant

Jason Coffman

Mr. Lake

John Sant

Employee #1

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Directed by: Jason Coffman
Written by: Jason Coffman

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