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Dangerous Obsession (2014)
The story of 26 year old Brandi Seaton. She is attractive, smart and single. After breaking off her engagement the day before her wedding, she decides to test the waters of the singles dating scene. How and where to begin is the problem. Brandi's roommate, Anita introduces her to a telephone "partyline" where she meets a handsome, professional named Alex. After one meeting both Brandi and Alex's lives change as their friendly conversations grow into obsessions and culminate in a tragic encounter.
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The story of 26 year old Brandi Seaton. She is attractive, smart and single. After breaking off her engagement the day before her wedding, she decides to test the waters of the singles dating scene. How and where to begin is the problem. Brandi's roommate, Anita introduces her to a telephone "partyline" where she meets a handsome, professional named Alex. After one meeting both Brandi and Alex's lives change as their friendly conversations grow into obsessions and culminate in a tragic encounter.
Rating:R
Genre:Thriller
Written By:Chris L. Griffin
In Theaters:4/8/2014
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Runtime:78 minutes
Studio:Maverick Entertainment Group
Cast
Chris L. Griffin
Director
Janet Williams
Brandi Seaton
Simeon Henderson
Alex Henderson
Jay Deep
Lee Sumner
Jami Travis
Anita Ferrell
Shanara Fornett
Toni Houston
Dori King
Alex's Mother
Eugene Beard
Luther
William Pearson
Alex's Father
Kelly Jay
Jade
Toyia Jackson
Attacked Woman (as Toyia Parker)
Shanara Sanders
Toni Houston
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