Fantasy Island

Theatrical - Wide 2020-02-14

Cast Maggie Q Michael Pena Portia Doubleday Kim Coates Michael Rooker Michael Rooker
Directed by Jeff Wadlow
Written by Jeff Wadlow

Genres: Comedy Horror Mystery

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Synopsis

A horror adaptation of the popular ’70s TV show about a magical island resort.

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