
The Experiment(2010)
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.


“Open Up.”
Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.

Haley Bennett
Hunter Conrad

Austin Stowell
Richie Conrad

Elizabeth Marvel
Katherine Conrad

David Rasche
Michael Conrad

Denis O'Hare
Erwin William

Luna Lauren Vélez
Lucy

Zabryna Guevara
Alice

Laith Nakli
Luay

Babak Tafti
Aaron

Nicole Kang
Bev
Swallow is a drama, thriller film released in 2020 exploring themes of sexual abuse, housewife, loneliness, psychological thriller, psychiatrist, therapy. Directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis, it stars Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel. Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.
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