Shocking Dark

Shocking Dark

1989 · 90 min · ★ 4.5 · Action, Science Fiction, Horror

In a polluted future Venice researchers work to improve the situation. One day, unknown forces start killing them. A team of soldiers and a couple of civilians is sent to investigate. Soon, they encounter strange murderous creatures.

Directed by Bruno Mattei · Written by Rossella Drudi

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Christopher Ahrens Samuel Fuller
Haven Tyler Dr. Sara Drumbull
Mark Steinborn Dalton Bond
Fausto Lombardi Lieutentant Franzini
Geretta Geretta Koster
Clive Riche Drake
Dominica Coulson Samantha
Paul Norman Allen Kowalsky
Cortland Reilly Caine
Richard Ross Price
Bruce McFarland Colonel Parson
Richard Berkeley First Scientist

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