Carrie
A tense, tragic horror where cruelty and isolation build to an explosive, bloody revenge, leaving a lingering unease.
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Chronicle
A raw, handheld plunge into teenage power and pain, building from playful thrills to a tragic, destructive meltdown.
About 2012 film by Josh Trank
Genres drama, fantasy, teen, superhero, thriller, found footage, pseudo-documentary, coming-of-age
Directed by Josh Trank
Written by Max Landis
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw, Alex Russell, Anna Wood
Runtime 83 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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