Accidental Switch

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Accidental Switch
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Written by Fred Olen Ray
Directed byFred Olen Ray
Starring Jamie Luner
Steven Brand
Audrey Whitby
Music byJeffrey Walton
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Producer(s)Fred Olen Ray
CinematographyTheo Angell
Editor(s)Randy Carter
Running time85 minutes
Distributor MarVista Entertainment
Release
Original releaseMay 8, 2016 (2016-05-08)

Accidental Switch (also known as Killer Switch and A Mother's Revenge) is a 2016 American made-for-TV thriller film written and directed by Fred Olen Ray and starring Jamie Luner, Steven Brand and Audrey Whitby. [1]

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Premise

Single mother Jennifer (Jamie Luner) has her suitcase mixed up with someone else's at the airport. Soon, she's contacted by a man (Steven Brand) who will harm her daughter (Audrey Whitby) if she doesn't return his luggage without contacting the authorities.

Cast

Reception

Accidental Switch received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.[ citation needed ]

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