Nature of the Beast

Nature of the Beast

★ 5.9IMDb Score
Released:1995-10-23
Duration:91 min
Country:Canada
Director:Victor Salva
Actors:Lance Henriksen, Eric Roberts, Brion James, Frank Novak, Sasha Jenson
Production:MCP Sound & Media GmbH, Itasca Pictures, New Line Cinema, Norstar Entertainment

Overview:

Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.

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