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Apr 2023
48m 36s

Not Creepy Scary, Creepy Twisted (Movie ...

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Rose asked Courtney for a creepy movie Tw and boy did Courtney deliver! This week we recap the 2018 movie Level 16. Wikipedia says it's a Canadian science-fiction horror film, but we'd describe it as a good ol' time. Don't miss our twisty, dark, but super entertaining recap. Dare we say it's the best way to experience the movie when you're sitting at your desk pretending to work.

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