The Thaw (2023)
Genre : Horror
Runtime : 17M
Director : Sean Temple, Sarah Wisner
Synopsis
Vermont, 1898: Ruth freezes her parents with an old family recipe so they may sleep through the harsh winter, but an early thaw brings horrifying results.
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