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Absurd

Absurd

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Absurd

"Pray you survive the hunt."

1981

1h 34m

5.5(110 votes)

Horror

Overview

A priest-doctor chasing a man with supernatural regenerative abilities, who has recently escaped from a medical lab, reaches a small town where the mutant goes on a killing spree.

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10 featured cast members

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George Eastman

George Eastman

Mikos Stenopolis

Annie Belle

Annie Belle

Emily

Charles Borromel

Charles Borromel

Sgt. Ben Engleman

Katya Berger

Katya Berger

Katia Bennett

Kasimir Berger

Willy Bennett

Hanja Kochansky

Mrs. Bennett

Ian Danby

Mr. Bennett

Ted Rusoff

Ted Rusoff

Dr. Kramer

Edmund Purdom

Edmund Purdom

Father

Cindy Leadbetter

Peggy (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Joe D'Amato
Written by: George Eastman
Produced by: Donatella Donati
Joe D'Amato

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