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IMDB Rating: 4.0

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi

Country: USA

Duration: 72 min

Plot tags: apocalyptic, retro, grindhouse, independent film, scary, rough, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic, freeze frame