Cold Comfort
β 5.4 Β· 1989 Β· 88m Β· Drama Β· Thriller
Dolores has everthing she wants for her birthday: a party, 18 glowing candles, and Stephen, the handsome stranger who's more than a guest. He's a prisoner. COLD COMFORT bristles with the suspense, passion and danger of three people caught up in a madman's game.
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