Ball and Chain

Ball and Chain

She's mad. Barking mad.

2021•13m

DramaMysteryHorrorComedyThriller

Jean, a reclusive housewife who is terrified of the outside world, begins to descend into madness when she suspects that her husband is a serial killer. In her escape, she must decide whose version of reality she chooses to believe.

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Production

Curtin University

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Nicoletta Dimas

Nicoletta Dimas

Jean Aaron

Evan Williams

Michael Aaron

Kate Elder

Lucy (Neighbour)

Nigel Goodwin

News Presenter

Rhys Rigby

Psychotherapist

Takia Morrison

Takia Morrison

Sally (Blabber Contestant)

Andreas Piechulik

Todd (Blabber TV Host)

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