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Dead End

Dead End

Read the signs.

20036.41h 23m

Overview

Christmas Eve. On his way to 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.

Directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Written by Fabrice Canepa, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Produced by Gabriella Stollenwerck, Sonja Schillito, Cécile Telerman
Box OfficeBudget: $900KRevenue: $899K

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

babycomashotgunpregnancyvictimforestroad tripwhiskeygrandparentscabincar accidentfamilycelebrationtime freeze madnessdestinationunfaithfulchristmasroad signchristmas eve

About Dead End

Dead End is a mystery, horror, thriller film released in 2003 exploring themes of baby, coma, shotgun, pregnancy, victim, forest. Directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, it stars Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye. Christmas Eve. On his way to 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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