Horseplayer

Horseplayer

One hunts. One seduces. One kills.

1990 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

A blonde seduces a quirky liquor-store worker as inspiration for her artist boyfriend.

Directed by Kurt Voss · Written by David Birke

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