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IMDB Rating: 2.7

IMDB Votes: 208

Genere: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 76 min

Plot tags: slasher, suspense, psychotronic, psychological, scary, tense, suspenseful, dark comedy, independent film