Shadows in an Empty Room

Shadows in an Empty Room

Enter at your own risk... for there is no such thing as a truly empty room

1976 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

After his younger sister is poisoned, a tough Ottawa cop embarks on a violent journey through Montreal to find her killer, which turns into a whirlpool of revenge and betrayal.

Directed by Alberto De Martino · Written by Gianfranco Clerici

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