Andre Hyland talks comedy and horror in 'The Death of Dick Long' and 'Old Haunt'

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Andre Hyland talks comedy and horror in 'The Death of Dick Long' and 'Old Haunt'

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At Sundance 2019 George Edelman spoke with actor/writer/director/comedian Andre Hyland about how he built his career from DIY roots to starring in A24's 'The Death of Dick Long' and writing/directing his own short 'Old Haunt', an official Sundance selection and Vimeo Staff Pick.
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