Deadly Obsession

Deadly Obsession

They are dying to make his fantasies come true.

R 1989 · 91 min · ★ 5.0 · Crime, Horror, Thriller

A psycho college janitor threatens to start killing female students if he isn't given a million dollars.

Directed by Jenő Hódi · Written by Paul Wolansky

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