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The Bad Father (2002) [N/A]

Featuring:
Ken Ward, Ashley Fuller, R.C. Rosenbalm

Directed by:
Robert Benson


Release Date:
October 20, 2002

Original Title:
The Bad Father

Genres:
Horror | Thriller

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 18

Overview from TheMovieDB

A begrudged son and his June Cleaver-esque wife return to the home of his deceased father and discover that not only was his "supposed" father a Satanist, but that he is actually the first-born son of Satan himself. He must then decide whether or not to use the powers of Hell to reign on Earth.

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Overview from Open Movies

I was corresponding with the director of this movie and managed to get a free copy of it from him. Let's see, I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! Let's start off by saying THAT THIS IS NOT A ROSEMARY'S BABY rip-off like everyone is saying! It is it's own movie, with an original plot, very good acting, and it had great camera work! I'm glad that it didn't play for straight horror and had some comic relief. Brinke Stevens did such a great job in this movie! It has to be her best performance since "Haunting Fear." I throw my hat off to Robert Benson for making such a great horror/comedy and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of his work in the future.

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Rankings and Honors

The Bad Father (2002) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.6/10
Awards Won: 1 win

Performers

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Production

Director:
Robert Benson

Director of Photography:
Andrew Parke

Editor:
Robert Benson

Music:
Steve Salani

Producer:
Jeff Broadstreet

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