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Dead End

Dead End

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Dead End

"Read the signs."

2003

1h 23m

6.4(625 votes)

Mystery

Horror

Thriller

Overview

On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

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10 featured cast members

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Ray Wise

Ray Wise

Frank Harrington

Alexandra Holden

Alexandra Holden

Marion Harrington

Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Laura Harrington

Mick Cain

Mick Cain

Richard Harrington

William Rosenfeld

William Rosenfeld

Brad Miller

Amber Smith

Amber Smith

Lady in White

Karen S. Gregan

Karen S. Gregan

Doctor

Sharon Madden

Sharon Madden

Nurse

Steve Valentine

Steve Valentine

Man in Black

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Worker #1

Creative team

Directed by: Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Fabrice Canepa
Written by: Fabrice Canepa
Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Produced by: James Huth
Sonja Schillito

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