| American Exorcist | |
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| Directed by | Tony Trov and Johnny Zito |
| Starring | Bill Moseley Falon Joslyn |
| Cinematography | Matt Joffe |
| Music by | Mike Vivas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Production took place in an abandoned government building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the winter of 2015. [3] Influenced by Italian horror, the crew experimented with many practical special effects. [4]
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