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8. Report from the Grave

A scientist named Elliot invents a way to read memories of the dead. To test the device, Elliot and his girlfriend Arianne break into the crypt of a dead serial killer.

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Elliot ( James Frain ), a paranormal researcher, invents a machine that is able to collect thoughts from the dead. Trying to read the thoughts of maniacal serial killer and hypnotist Valdemar Tymrak ( Roger Ashton-Griffiths ), Elliot turns the device far too high and ends up killing his girlfriend Arianne (Siobhan Flynn). Elliot becomes determined to resurrect Arianne at any cost, but discovers that Tymrak's ghost is working against him.

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