3.2 Score

1989 • 1h 30min • Horror, Science Fiction, Action

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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.

IMDb 4.3

Director

Bruno Mattei

Composer

Carlo Maria Cordio

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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

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