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Stranger in the House

Stranger in the House

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1968
1h 25m
6.3(11 votes)
Horror

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An American serial killer, known for his handiwork with a straight razor, manages to escape while being transported in Mexico and hides out inside a publisher's home, where he claims many more victims.

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