Hello Neighbor: Welcome Home
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June 1986. Nicky Roth, a city-dwelling New Yorker, has his life turned upside down as he moves to the small rural town of Pennsylvania, Raven Brooks. There, he forms an unexpected bond with his wild and rebellious neighbour, Erin Peterson. Together, they forge an unlikely kindred relationship.
Their friendship turns strain when meeting Erin's father. A former theme park manager, beloved by the town. Despite their hospitality, delving into the history of his horrific past-an enigma-seems to trouble him as he digs deeper, while Erin appears to prefer leaving it in the grave.
Yet, Nick's persistent probing seems to take a toll on both of them, leaving him questioning if Erin is protecting something...
or someone...
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