Penny Dreadful

Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.

Cast

Rachel Miner

as Penny Deerborn

Mimi Rogers

as Orianna Volkes

Chad Todhunter

as Alvin

Mickey Jones

as Eddie

Liz Davies

as The Hitchhiker

Michael Berryman

as Gas Station Attendant

Lucy Rogers-Ciaffa

as Young Penny

Elyse Mirto

as Penny's Mother (as Elyse Marie Mirto)

Tammy Filor

as Mary Saunders

Casey Sander

as Truck Driver

Reviews

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