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Time Trap

Time Trap

Science Fiction · Adventure · 2017

A group of students become trapped inside a mysterious cave where they discover time passes differently underground than on the surface.

Movie details

Time Trap

“Escape to the future.”

2017 Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 27m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

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A group of students become trapped inside a mysterious cave where they discover time passes differently underground than on the surface.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Mark Dennis · Ben Foster

Written by

Mark Dennis

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Hopper

Cassidy Gifford

Cassidy Gifford

Cara

Brianne Howey

Brianne Howey

Jackie

Reiley McClendon

Reiley McClendon

Taylor

Olivia Draguicevich

Olivia Draguicevich

Veeves

Max Wright

Max Wright

Furby

Hans Marrero

Hans Marrero

The Guardian

Court is in session

Put Time Trap on trial.

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The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.