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IMDB Rating: 5.4

IMDB Votes: 14000

Genere: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 86 min

Plot tags: psychological, surprise ending, serious, suspenseful, scary, rough, twist ending, suspense, mind bending, psychological thriller