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Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful

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20065.51h 32m

Overview

Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.

Directed by Richard Brandes
Written by Diane Doniol-Valcroze, Richard Brandes, Arthur K. Flam
Produced by Richard Brandes, Andrew Weiner, Braxton Pope
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Top Cast

Rachel Miner

Rachel Miner

Penny Deerborn

Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers

Orianna Volkes

Chad Todhunter

Chad Todhunter

Alvin

Mickey Jones

Mickey Jones

Eddie

Liz Davies

Liz Davies

The Hitchhiker

Michael Berryman

Michael Berryman

Gas Station Attendant

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Lucy Rogers-Ciaffa

Young Penny

Elyse Mirto

Elyse Mirto

Penny's Mother (as Elyse Marie Mirto)

Tammy Filor

Tammy Filor

Mary Saunders

Casey Sander

Casey Sander

Truck Driver

Themes & Keywords

phobiapsychologist

About Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful is a horror, thriller film released in 2006 exploring themes of phobia, psychologist. Directed by Richard Brandes, it stars Rachel Miner, Mimi Rogers, Chad Todhunter. Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.

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