Painkillers
“The cure is the curse”
2019•1h 23m•3.7•Released
Drama
After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, a brilliant surgeon becomes prey to unbearable physical pain, and it can only be eased by the taste of human blood. When he encounters a man who claims he can help him get his life back, he embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.
Director
Roxy Shih
Writer
Giles Daoust
Languages
Dutch, English
Studio
Lone Suspect
Cast
Tate Birchmore
Brian
Adam Huss
John Clarke
Madeline Zima
Chloe Clarke
Mischa Barton
The Girl / Sarah Mendelsohn
Naomi Grossman
Nurse Sheralyn
Debra Wilson
Gail Konrad
Grant Bowler
Herb Morris
Maria Olsen
Carla Franken
James Logan
Jack Crane
Nicole Reddinger
Make Out Girl
Production
Company
Lone Suspect
Company
Title Media
Producer
Luke Barnett
Producer
Vincent Masciale
Producer
Giles Daoust
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