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The Alchemist Cookbook

The Alchemist Cookbook

20165.11h 22m

Overview

Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at cracking the ancient secret of alchemy go awry he unleashes something far more sinister and dangerous.

Directed by Joel Potrykus
Written by Joel Potrykus
Produced by Bryan Reisberg, Joel Potrykus, Andrew Corkin
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Top Cast

Ty Hickson

Ty Hickson

Sean

Amari Cheatom

Amari Cheatom

Cortez

F

Fiji

Kaspar

Themes & Keywords

hermitblack magicchemistafrican american mandelusionsmaniachildless menmen with cats

About The Alchemist Cookbook

The Alchemist Cookbook is a drama, horror, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of hermit, black magic, chemist, african american man, delusions, mania. Directed by Joel Potrykus, it stars Ty Hickson, Amari Cheatom, Fiji. Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at cracking the ancient secret of alchemy go awry he unleashes something far more sinister and dangerous.

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