
The Beast in Me(2025)
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.


Zondwa Mditshwa
Young Will

Altovise Lawrence
Max

Shamilla Miller
Kelly

Anthony Oseyemi
Will

Rea Rangaka
Joe
Shalom Nyandiko
Rose (Young )
David Butler
Dr. Damons
Gregg Viljoen
Benjamin

Luthuli Dlamini
Jacob

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi
Angela
Dead Places is a mystery, drama series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of south africa, investigation, sister, author, death. it stars Zondwa Mditshwa, Altovise Lawrence, Shamilla Miller. An author who has dedicated his career to solving paranormal cases, returns home to South Africa to investigate the biggest mystery of his life: His sister's death in a water canal 20 years ago.
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