The Twin (2017 film)

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The Twin
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Promotional poster
Written byRoger Stigliano
Michael Waite
Directed by Fred Olen Ray
Starring Brigid Brannagh
Timothy Granaderos
Louis Mandylor
Music byJeffrey Walton
Country of originUnited Tates
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerFred Olen Ray
EditorRyan Mitchelle
Running time86 minutes
Original release
Release2017 (2017)

The Twin is a horror TV movie directed by Fred Olen Ray and Max Derin, starring Timothy Granaderos, Jess Gabor, Brigid Brannagh and Louis Mandylor. It premiered on Lifetime on January 6, 2017. [1]

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Plot synopsis

A woman (Brigid Brannagh) springs into action after discovering that Derek (Timothy Granaderos), the twin brother of her daughter's boyfriend Tyler, escapes from a mental institution and hatches a twisted plan for revenge.

Cast

Reception

Vocal Geeks said, "while The Twin has issues of originality and plotting, the acting more than makes this worth a few watches." [3]

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References

  1. "'The Twin': Lifetime Movie - 'The Good Twin' vs. Bad Twin in New Thriller Starring Brigid Brannagh, Timothy Granaderos". Inquisitr. January 28, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  2. The Twin - Official Trailer - MarVista Entertainment, 10 January 2018, retrieved 2021-07-08
  3. Wells, Trevor. "Lifetime Review: 'The Twin'". Vocal Geeks. Retrieved 26 August 2020.