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Grey Matter
No One Believes a Liar
2012·16m·★ 7.5
Official adaptation of Stephen King's short story from the anthology NIGHT SHIFT. The film tells the story of Issac, a young man who must care for his war vet, alcoholic father after they're both abandoned by his mother. Issac finds release from his trouble at home by acting out in school, mainly by telling lies. Unfortunately, these lies have consequences when Issac's father begins a horrific transformation.
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A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
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Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
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Light commitment · 16m
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