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IMDB Rating: 4.0

IMDB Votes: 667

Genere: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 107 min

Plot tags: captivating, suspense, apocalyptic, psychological, tense, rough, bleak, serious, futuristic, suspenseful