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IMDB Rating: 5.1

IMDB Votes: 442

Genere: Crime, Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 85 min

Plot tags: psychological, serious, realistic, suspenseful, tense, disturbing, suspense, gloomy, crying