Manila Death Squad

Manila Death Squad

2017 · 13 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama

An ambitious journalist challenges the leader of a violent vigilante group to a high-stakes drinking game that may score her a scoop or a bullet to the head.

Directed by Dean Colin Marcial · Written by Dean Colin Marcial

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