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The Branded: Initiation

The Branded: Initiation

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The Branded: Initiation

2018

1h 39m

1.0(1 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Drama

Overview

10 years ago, a girl was abducted and forced to watch heinous acts. Now, the crimes starts over again when a group of young adults descend to the crime scene from years ago. Their signature? A branded "X" on the wrist of their victims.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Shelby Minogue

Addison

Cody Powers

Joe

Alecia Hickman

Sister Cousin to Steve

Jesse Carter

Steve Hick

John Adcox

Deputy Wisseau

Rebecca McClanahan

Addison's Mother

Tori Lovell

Renee

Jacob Lewis

Tyler

Jessica Kelso

Deputy Kelso

Jackson Slater

William

Creative team

Directed by: Shelby Minogue
Jesse Carter
Written by: Jesse Carter
Shelby Minogue

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