A Friend of the Family
Synopsis
After she narrowly escaped rape by attackers in Toronto, artist Alison Shaw and her devoted hunky husband Darrin, a construction worker, move to a rural small town in Ontario and nest a dream home. The locals are welcoming, especially David Snow, who makes Darrin his partner in an Antiques business and gallery for her art, but then she believes David is the serial killer behind a number of murders on women looking rather like her- given his excellent reputation, nobody believes her. Even after they move to Vancouver, her obsession remains focused and Darrin had had enough...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Amo
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- A Friend of the Family
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Alberta Filmworks, Slanted Wheel Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gillard
Michael Amo
Lawrence Shragge
Manfred Guthe
Bert Kish, Robin Russell
Jordy Randall
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gillard
Director
Michael Amo
Writer
Jordy Randall
Producer
Manfred Guthe
Director of Photography
Bert Kish
Editor
Robin Russell
Editor
Tom Eirikson
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Friend of the Family
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What is A Friend of the Family about?
After she narrowly escaped rape by attackers in Toronto, artist Alison Shaw and her devoted hunky husband Darrin, a construction worker, move to a rural small town in Ontario and nest a dream home. The locals are welcoming, especially David Snow, who makes Darrin his partner in an Antiques business and gallery for her art, but then she believes David is the serial killer behind a number of murders on women looking rather like her- given his excellent reputation, nobody believes her. Even after they move to Vancouver, her obsession remains focused and Darrin had had enough...
Who directed A Friend of the Family?
A Friend of the Family was directed by Stuart Gillard.
Who stars in A Friend of the Family?
The principal cast of A Friend of the Family includes Laura Harris, Eric Johnson, Kim Coates, Sabrina Grdevich.
When was A Friend of the Family released and how long is it?
A Friend of the Family was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for A Friend of the Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Friend of the Family was composed by Lawrence Shragge.