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Like a Dirty French Novel
Like a Dirty French Novel

Like a Dirty French Novel

Between the absurd and the vulgar.

Genres

CrimeMysteryThrillerHorror

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A campy pulp-noir following two estranged twin brothers, a cosplaying femme fatale, and a sexually-charged phone caller linked to a mischievous set of pookas.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

78 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 August 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jennifer Daley

Jennifer Daley

Crystal

Robby Valls

Robby Valls

Hue

Amanda Viola

Amanda Viola

Lane

Grant Moninger

Grant Moninger

Forester Dooley / Bugs Dooley

Laura Urgelles

Laura Urgelles

The Caller

Aaron Bustos

Aaron Bustos

Jake Romero

Brittany Samson

Brittany Samson

Esma

Miles Dougal

Miles Dougal

Nelson

Joey Halter

Joey Halter

Moe

Dan Rojay

Dan Rojay

Evan

Claire Woolner

Claire Woolner

Lead Robber

Dominic Fawcett

Dominic Fawcett

Space Avenger

Arko Miro

Arko Miro

The Evil

Samantha Nelson

Samantha Nelson

Janine Dooley

Giovanni Marks

Giovanni Marks

Liquor Store Owner

Julie Pepin

Julie Pepin

Skeptic Eccentrix Phone Operator (Voice)

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