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DVD Review: Indie Thriller ‘Fissure’ With James MacDonald, Crystal Mantecon

Submitted by BrianTT on August 17, 2009 - 12:37pm

CHICAGO – Hardcore movie lovers know the joy of finding a clever comedy or taut thriller that they had never even heard of before they went to the video store. What’s more exciting? Having your preview-determined opinions confirmed or finding something totally off the beaten path? It may not be perfect, but Russ Pond’s consistently interesting “Fissure” could be the hidden gem you’re looking for this weekend.

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