Midwest Sessions

Midwest Sessions

Midwest Sessions

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Midwest Sessions

"Supernatural entities prompt quirky Midwesterners to face their shortcomings."

2024

1h 25m

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Science Fiction

Horror

Romance

Overview

Supernatural entities spawned from a long defunct steel mill prompt quirky locals in a nearby town to confront their personal shortcomings in a nod to properties like The Twilight Zone and Twin Peaks.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Terry Shears

Fr. Warren

Dan Hobel

Dan, The Man

Emelia Sherin

Gal

Brant Rothbauer

Guy

Kevin Shannon

The Pope

Christopher Corso

Donnie/Johnny Paradox

Creative team

Directed by: Mario J. Ricciardi
Written by: Mario J. Ricciardi

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