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Faults

Faults

Sects, cults, and mind control.

20146.71h 30m

Overview

Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.

Directed by Riley Stearns
Written by Riley Stearns
Produced by Keith Calder, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Top Cast

Leland Orser

Leland Orser

Ansel

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Claire

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Dad

Jon Gries

Jon Gries

Terry

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick

Mick

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

Evelyn

C

Cruz Flores

Hotel Staff

AJ Bowen

AJ Bowen

Angry Patron

Nicholas Tucci

Nicholas Tucci

James

S

Suzan Averitt

Photo Studio Customer

Themes & Keywords

mind controlkidnappingblackoutdark comedycultmoneyauthorbrainwashinglecturethreatvoyeurismmotel roompersonal crisis

About Faults

Faults is a drama, comedy, crime film released in 2014 exploring themes of mind control, kidnapping, blackout, dark comedy, cult, money. Directed by Riley Stearns, it stars Leland Orser, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Ellis. Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.

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