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Trancers (1984)

Science Fiction, Crime • 1h 17m

Overview

Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.

Director: Charles Band

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Worse Than BD
Full Moon Features:

poor encoding (best BDs are the Full Moon Features or 88 Films)

Length

77 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Trancers: Noir

Last Updated

2 months ago

Contributors

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Format
1080p Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Worse Than BD
Full Moon Features:

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Length
77 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Trancers: Noir
Last Updated
2 months ago
Contributors

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