A Horrible Way to Die

A Horrible Way to Die

R 2010 · 87 min · ★ 5.1 · Horror, Thriller

An escaped murderer is in pursuit of his ex-girlfriend, who has fled to start a new life in a small town.

Directed by Adam Wingard · Written by Simon Barrett

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