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IMDB Rating: 6.1

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 115 min

Plot tags: satanic, atmospheric, suspense, slasher, grindhouse, slasher horror, horror musical, scary, tense, mind bending