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Retroactive

On a lonely Texas road, time, space and murder are about to collide.

19976.11h 31mR

Overview

A psychiatrist makes multiple trips through time to save a woman that was murdered by her brutal husband.

Directed by Louis Morneau
Written by Robert Strauss, Michael Hamilton-Wright, Phillip Badger
Produced by Michael Nadeau, David Bixler, Brad Krevoy
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Top Cast

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Frank

Kylie Travis

Kylie Travis

Karen

Shannon Whirry

Shannon Whirry

Rayanne

Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Brian

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Borrego

Jesse

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Sam

Roger Clinton, Jr.

Roger Clinton, Jr.

Truck Driver

Sherman Howard

Sherman Howard

Trooper

Guy Boyd

Guy Boyd

Bud

R

Robbie Thibaut Jr.

Paul

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Themes & Keywords

serial killer

About Retroactive

Retroactive is a science fiction, thriller, action, crime, drama, adventure film released in 1997 exploring themes of serial killer. Directed by Louis Morneau, it stars Jim Belushi, Kylie Travis, Shannon Whirry. A psychiatrist makes multiple trips through time to save a woman that was murdered by her brutal husband.

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