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Theatrical Release Date:
01/14/1981
DVD Release Date:
08/28/2001
Run Time:
120min.
Starring:
Director(s):
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Horror,Science Fiction
Plot: The title of this David Cronenberg sci-fi horror film refers to a group of people who have telekinetic powers that allow them to read minds and give them the ability to make other people's heads explode. Read More
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