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The Obituary

The Obituary

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The Obituary

"If you knew your death, could you prevent it?"

2007

0h 31m

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Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

Best selling author of suspense novels, Jim Schuler acquires his character and story ideas from the obituary section of the newspaper. While scanning the obituary section for ideas on rainy day, Schuler happens upon a familiar face, his own. Confused and searching for answers, he realizes the newspaper is dated for the next day. Having little contact to the outside world, he begins and inner struggle. Is this all an elaborate hoax? Can this be real? Can he indeed prevent his own death in this psychological thriller?

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6 featured cast members

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Bill Alcock

Bill Alcock

Jim Schuler

Scott Warren

Robby

Levi Harris

Boy 1

Luke Harris

Boy 2

Josh Harris

Josh Harris

Salesman

Shawna Grant

Emma Taylor

Creative team

Written by: Andy Jones

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