The Third Eye

The Third Eye

The Third Eye

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The Third Eye

"To see the truth, You must open your eye"

2007

1h 31m

3.0(1 votes)

Crime

Horror

Thriller

Overview

Photojournalist Nika Printz is struggling to accept the mysterious death of her younger brother when she discovers his obsession with trepanation; an ancient procedure that involves drilling a hole in one's head.

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Tara Spencer-Nairn

Tara Spencer-Nairn

Nika Printz

Joshua Close

Jake Printz

Allan Hawco

Allan Hawco

Ryan

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Charlie Rabbit

Stewart Arnott

Stewart Arnott

Malcolm Denison

Shannon Lawson

Rosie

Tara Samuel

Tara Samuel

Rochelle

Trent McMullen

Trent McMullen

Eddie

Richard Clarkin

Richard Clarkin

Michael Miller

Clare Stone

Young Nika

Creative team

Directed by: Leah Walker
Written by: Jordan Walker
Leah Walker
Produced by: Deborah Marks
Jordan Walker

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