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IMDB Rating: 5.9

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Action, Crime, Drama

Country: Philippines, USA

Duration: 88 min

Plot tags: grindhouse, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, psychotronic, independent film, erotic, parody, sexy