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The Perfection (2018)

โ€œIt's Time to Face the Music.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,507 votes 1h 30m ThrillerDramaHorror

#214 of 328 films from 2018 #1452 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Richard Shepard ยท Written by Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder, Richard Shepard

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Overview

When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.

Cast

Allison Williamsas Charlotte
Logan Browningas Lizzie
Steven Weberas Anton
Alaina Huffmanas Paloma
Glynis Daviesas Aunt
Molly Graceas Young Charlotte
Milah Thompsonas Young Lizzie
Christina Jastrzembskaas Aunt
Mark Kandborgas Theis
Winnie Hungas Mingzhu
Graeme Duffyas Geoffrey
Johnny Jias Li Jun
Eileen Tianas Zhang Li
Alex Leeas Party Cellist's Mother

Facts

Release dateSeptember 20, 2018
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
IMDbtt7772580

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Questions

How long is The Perfection?
The Perfection runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is The Perfection worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,507 votes, which places it #214 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 35%) and #1452 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Perfection?
The Perfection was directed by Richard Shepard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Matador (2005), Dom Hemingway (2013).
Who stars in The Perfection?
Allison Williams as Charlotte; Logan Browning as Lizzie; Steven Weber as Anton; Alaina Huffman as Paloma; Glynis Davies as Aunt; Molly Grace as Young Charlotte.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Perfection?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/97823.

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