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IMDB Rating: 3.4

IMDB Votes: 310

Genere: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Country: Denmark, USA

Duration: 100 min

Plot tags: psychological, serious, suspenseful, suspense, independent film, scary, realistic, slasher, detective, cult film