On the Brain

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On the Brain

"Something's in my HEAD"

2016

1h 30m

4.3(9 votes)

Crime

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A small-town Sheriff discovers there is something wrong with the sleepy town of Golden Torch, and he quickly realizes he may not get out alive.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

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Sharon Fredrickson

Mayor

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Danny Hansen

Sheriff Kelly

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David Jones

Handyman

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Todd Andoli

Patron

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Frank Di Vittorio

Hammer Head

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Jonathan Cousens

Deputy Gus

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Bruce Kirkpatrick

Reverand Peter

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Deirdre V. Lyons

Betty

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Shenik Taylor

Doctor Mariama

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Ashley Devane

Courtney

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Tony Paldolfo

Mailman Murry

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Dan Sutter

Eddie

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Cynthia Dane

Louise

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Frankie Ray

Zeek

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Joe Karam

Greg

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Zenaida Gorbea

Patron

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Cassandra Carpenter

Nancy

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Amy Waller

Widow Anne

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