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October 26, 1984
Theatrical Release Date:
10/26/1984
DVD Release Date:
09/03/1997
Run Time:
108min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Orion
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Action,Horror
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