
Hypnotic(2021)
A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotist but, after a handful of intense sessions, discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.


“Obsession Becomes Flesh”
A man haunted by the mysterious death of his 4-year-old sister brings her back to life thirty years later as an adult woman, with dire consequences.

Nicholas Wilder
Elton

Tristan Risk
Ayla

Dee Wallace
Susan

Sarah Schoofs
Alex

D'Angelo Midili
James

Bill Oberst Jr.
Billy / Andy

Andrew Sensenig
Grant

Darlene Sellers
Waitress
Ayla is a thriller, drama, horror, fantasy film released in 2017. Directed by Elias Ganster, it stars Nicholas Wilder, Tristan Risk, Dee Wallace. A man haunted by the mysterious death of his 4-year-old sister brings her back to life thirty years later as an adult woman, with dire consequences.
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