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The Shrine

The Shrine

Once you find it, they won't let you leave.

20105.51h 25m

Overview

A group of young journalists investigate a cult said to practice human sacrifice, but their ambitious ways may lead them to becoming the cult's next victims.

Directed by Jon Knautz
Written by Trevor Matthews, Jon Knautz, Brendan Moore
Produced by J. Michael Dawson
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5M0

Top Cast

Aaron Ashmore

Aaron Ashmore

Marcus

Cindy Sampson

Cindy Sampson

Carmen

Meghan Heffern

Meghan Heffern

Sara

Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis

Eric Taylor

Trevor Matthews

Trevor Matthews

Henryk

Vieslav Krystyan

Vieslav Krystyan

Arkadiusz

Laura de Carteret

Laura de Carteret

Laura Taylor

Monica Hewes

Monica Hewes

Emilia

Connor Stanhope

Connor Stanhope

Daruisz

Stefen Hayes

Stefen Hayes

Aleks

Themes & Keywords

journalistescapecoffinvillagesupernaturaldiarygorecultdemontrappedstatue

About The Shrine

The Shrine is a horror film released in 2010 exploring themes of journalist, escape, coffin, village, supernatural, diary. Directed by Jon Knautz, it stars Aaron Ashmore, Cindy Sampson, Meghan Heffern. A group of young journalists investigate a cult said to practice human sacrifice, but their ambitious ways may lead them to becoming the cult's next victims.

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