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IMDB Rating: 1.6

IMDB Votes: 3000

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

Country: USA

Duration: 94 min

Plot tags: tense, captivating, mockbuster, psychological, suspense, exciting, serious, suspenseful, disaster movie