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Shelf Life

Shelf Life

Death holds no dominion.

20044.81h 30m

Overview

Martin Remaro, while in hot pursuit of evil, is hit by a car. Ben and Julie (the occupants of the car) are convinced to flee the scene of the accident and take him home. Instead they take him to their place. Through a turn of events, they come to discover that Martin is a very troubled man. Wanting him out of their home, they agree to collect the drugs needed to help heal his wounds. Through the people they come into contact with while purchasing the drugs, they come to understand that he is a very sick man that needs help and that they are in danger.

Directed by Mark Tuit
Written by Mark Tuit
Produced by Paralee Cook, Bryce McLaughlin, Mark Tuit
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Top Cast

William MacDonald

William MacDonald

Martin

Bryce McLaughlin

Bryce McLaughlin

Ben

C

Courtney Kramer

Julie

Earl Pastko

Earl Pastko

Old Man

Paralee Cook

Paralee Cook

Tanya

Clay St. Thomas

Clay St. Thomas

Frank

Craig March

Craig March

Duncan

Chris Lawrence

Chris Lawrence

Stick

Philip Granger

Philip Granger

Wino

Peter Bryant

Peter Bryant

Bill

About Shelf Life

Shelf Life is a horror film released in 2004. Directed by Mark Tuit, it stars William MacDonald, Bryce McLaughlin, Courtney Kramer. Martin Remaro, while in hot pursuit of evil, is hit by a car. Ben and Julie (the occupants of the car) are convinced to flee the scene of the accident and take him home. Instead they take him to their place. Through a turn of events, they come to discover that Martin is a very troubled man. Wanting him out of their home, they agree to collect the drugs needed to help heal his wounds. Through the people they come into contact with while purchasing the drugs, they come to understand that he is a very sick man that needs help and that they are in danger.

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