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IMDB Rating: 6.3

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Drama, History, Horror, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 79 min

Plot tags: gothic, suspense, grindhouse, classic horror, gothic horror, black and white, tense, serious, realistic, psychotronic