A doctor uncovers a sinister mask conspiracy, diving into a surreal and chilling Halloween mystery.
Suspenseful and pulpy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock and AMC+.
It stays inside its R, with real scares and several jump scares.
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After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask, Dr. Daniel Challis sets out to investigate the strange events and finds himself thrust into a nightmarish conspiracy.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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