Murder Elite

Murder Elite

1985 · 102 min · ★ 7.7 · Thriller, Drama, Horror

An English woman returns to her homeland after losing her fortune in America, and is stalked by a serial killer.

Directed by Claude Whatham · Written by Valerie Abraham

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