The Criminals

The Criminals

1982 · 112 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Two young men decide to rob a residence believing it uninhabited, once inside the homeowners and another couple maintain a perverse game as fun for Sunday. One of the young enters the house but is cornered and subjected to all sorts of harassment and abuse.

Directed by Clemente de la Cerda · Written by Clemente de la Cerda

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