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Snapshot (1979)
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Snapshot (1979)

Thriller, Horror • 1h 32m

Overview

A young hairdresser enters into the modeling world while fearing retaliation from her puritanical mother and stalker ex-boyfriend.

Director: Simon Wincer

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Length

92 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Day After Halloween, The Night After Halloween, One More Minute

Last Updated

2 years ago

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Length
92 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
The Day After Halloween, The Night After Halloween, One More Minute
Last Updated
2 years ago
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