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Release Year2017
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama, TV Movie
Votes18
DirectorJohn Murlowski
WritersSteven Palmer Peterson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFatal Defense
About Fatal Defense
A single mother signs up for self-defense classes from a handsome instructor. But he develops a frightening obsession with her and orchestrates an increasing deadly array of "tests" to see if she has truly learned from his lessons.
Directed by John Murlowski, Fatal Defense leans on a strong ensemble — Ashley Scott, David Cade, Sophie Guest — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 2017.
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