The Open Door

The Open Door

A film by Dean Ronalds

DIRECTED BY

Dean Ronalds

WRITTEN BY

Jason Hope

PRODUCED BY

Jason Hope

CAST

DJ Qualls, Ever Love Hope, C. Thomas Howell, Penelope Ann Miller

SYNOPSIS

An adaptation of the famous short story “The Open Window” by H. H. Munro. A short film set in 1918, THE OPEN DOOR tells the story of Framton Nuttel who is sent to the countryside by his physicians in order to calm his nerves. It is there he meets a young girl, Mae, who begins to share the eerie secrets of this small town.

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The Open Door

DIRECTED BY: Dean Ronalds

WRITTEN BY: Jason Hope

PRODUCED BY: Jason Hope

CAST: DJ Qualls, Ever Love Hope, C. Thomas Howell, Penelope Ann Miller

SYNOPSIS:
An adaptation of the famous short story “The Open Window” by H. H. Munro. A short film set in 1918, THE OPEN DOOR tells the story of Framton Nuttel who is sent to the countryside by his physicians in order to calm his nerves. It is there he meets a young girl, Mae, who begins to share the eerie secrets of this small town.