The Banishing (2021)

(5.2) based on 132 votes
In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.
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Apr 29, 2021
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In the 1930s, a young reverend and his family are forced to confront their worst fears when they discover their new home holds a horrifying secret.

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