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The Basilisk
Genres
Horror
Overview
A mesmerist, obsessed with putting a beautiful woman under his power, hypnotizes her to try to force her to kill her fiancé. His plans are altered with the appearance of a deadly serpent.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
28 min
Release Date
1914-12-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Tom Powers
Alma Taylor
William Felton
Chrissie White
Cyril Morton
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