Crescent City
When a ruthless serial killer terrorizes a small Southern town, everyone becomes a suspect -- including local authorities. As the body count rises and the dark mystery deepens, the chief detective becomes haunted by the horrors of his past.
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Cleaner
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2008★ 5.9
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Horsemen
2009★ 6.0
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2009★ 6.1
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