Freaky Faron (2006)

Director


Main cast
Courtney Halverson; Lydia Milner; Carly Hayes; Sewell Whitney; Catharine Scott

Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Description
When she was 11, young Faron Hallowell was sent away to a mental institution for shooting and nearly killing a local weatherman--a secret mission she claimed was assigned to her by alien beings. Now, five years later, released and rehabilitated, all she wants is a normal life. But when the events of her dark past return to haunt her, she'll have to use her uncanny abilities once again to protect.


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