Dark Mansions(1986)
A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.
Movie: Dark Mansions
Top 10 Billed Cast
Margaret Drake
Jason Drake
Phillip Drake
Noelle Drake
Jerry Mills
Jessica Drake
Banda Drake
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A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.
Release Date
1986-08-23
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