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Empusa (2010)
Abel, a retired actor turned occult enthusiast, and Victor, an old sea dog, take long walks on the beach reminiscing about the old days. During one of these walks, they find a woman's arm, severed below the elbow, with a strange symbol tattooed on the wrist. Obsessed by the intriguing discovery, Abel decides to take the severed arm home and investigate the symbol.
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Abel, a retired actor turned occult enthusiast, and Victor, an old sea dog, take long walks on the beach reminiscing about the old days. During one of these walks, they find a woman's arm, severed below the elbow, with a strange symbol tattooed on the wrist. Obsessed by the intriguing discovery, Abel decides to take the severed arm home and investigate the symbol.
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Genre:Horror
Written By:Paul Naschy
In Theaters:5/1/2010
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Runtime:97 minutes
Studio:Artistic P.C., Colombo Films, Catalan Films & TV, Fonofox
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