‘Unknown Origins’: Cool Concept, Poor Execution
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.

After a deadly snakebite, Sofia's life hangs by a thread in a remote village. The son of a renowned tantric healer steps in to save her, but his dark motives set off a chain of events steeped in ancient mysticism and vengeance.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
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