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The Root of All Evil

The Root of All Evil

Synopsis

Set in a remote village in France, this is the story of a timid new vicar. Determined to be a hero in the eyes of the village, he becomes an accidental mass murderer which, in turn, cures him of his stammer.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
27 min 27 sec
Director
Pamela Ryder, Phillip Edge
Producer
Pamela Ryder
Editor
Pamela Ryder
Screenwriter
Pamela Ryder
Director of Photography
Phillip Edge
Production Designer
Pamela Ryder
Sound
Caron Emlyn
Composer
Eddy Hanson, Kevin Max
Principal cast
David Schaal, Dean Charles, Pamela Ryder, Caitlin Hanson, Cherry Tooley

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