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Quick Info

Rating

5.4/10

Release1996

Runtime1h 59m

StatusReleased

Budget$3,800,000

RevenueN/A

Production

Cine 2000

Medusa Film

Movie

The Stendhal Syndrome

1996

1h 59m

5.4

Thriller

Horror

Synopsis

A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.

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