Truth or Dare - Movie Review

The Movie: Truth or Dare

The Director: Jessica Cameron

The Cast: Jessica Cameron Ryan Kiser, Heather Dorff, Shelby Stehlin, Devanny Pinn, Brandon Van Vliet, Jesse Wilson

The Story: Six college kids find internet stardom when they make "Truth or Dare" videos with a violent twist. It is all fun and games until their number one fan decides he wants to play by his own rules.

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Cheap Thrills (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review

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