The Ghost Dance (1980)
Popularity2.5/5
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Directors
Peter F. Buffa
Cast
Julie Amato, Victor Mohica, Henry Bal, Frank Salsedo, James Andronica, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Deloris Maaske, J. Christopher Senter, Henry Max Kendrick, Felicia Leon
The story
The spirit of a malevolent, long-dead shaman, Nahalla, is unearthed during an archeological dig in the Arizona desert. The dig is overseen by local archeologist and anthropology professor Dr. Kay Foster.
Genres
Horror, Mysterie, Slasher Horror, ghost film, slasher film
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