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Zodiac Killer (2005)

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A young man who works at a nursing home uses the legendary Zodiac killer's M.O. to kill people who neglect their elderly relatives.

IMDB Rating: 2.1

IMDB Votes: 5000

Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 83 min

Plot tags: slasher, rough, serious, suspenseful, disturbing, suspense, scary, bleak