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Jul 2023
1h 30m

167 - Species (1995)

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What if Alien… but with titties?

Approachability: 3/10 ( Action/Sci-fi more than horror, but still lots of gore & jump scares )

Content Warnings: Body horror; Violent Sexual Assault; Kidnapping/Torture; Blood/Gore; Jump scares

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