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By His Hand

By His Hand

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By His Hand

"Name the beast that lurks in the dark."

2026

1h 25m

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Drama

Thriller

Overview

Emma has spent her entire life trapped in Fowler’s fundamentalist cult. After a final act of humiliation, she decides to flee. Sam, a fellow member, bound by guilt and defiance, agrees to help her escape.

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10 featured cast members

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Ryann Bailey

Ryann Bailey

Emma

Steve Luna

Fowler

Chase Ramsey

Chase Ramsey

Sam

Forrie J. Smith

Forrie J. Smith

Kevin

Emerson Alvarez

Floating Woman

Pamela Beheshti

Pamela Beheshti

Margery

Moimoi Gilmore

Levi

Cat Hammons

Cat Hammons

Bartender

Terran Lowe

Adam

Nicole Marcks

Nicole Marcks

Dancing Woman

Creative team

Directed by: Taylor Paur
Written by: Ethan Paur
Taylor Paur
Produced by: Conor Paur
Taylor Paur

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