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Mr. Universe (2012)
While driving in the desert at night, a couple on the rocks wish the worst on each other, leading to a bizarre and bloody turn of events in which both their twisted desires come true.
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While driving in the desert at night, a couple on the rocks wish the worst on each other, leading to a bizarre and bloody turn of events in which both their twisted desires come true.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Chris Farrington
In Theaters:6/19/2012
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Runtime:9 minutes
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