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Mandrake
The root of all evil
2010·1h 29m·★ 3.6
An expedition led by adventurer Darren McCall and funded by the wealthy Harry Vargas braves the impenetrable jungle to retrieve a fabled bejeweled dagger from an ancient burial ground. But pulling the dagger from its rightful resting place awakens the long-dormant plant creature - part plant, part animal, and all bloodthirsty -- and sends it on a feeding frenzy from which there seems scant hope of survival or escape...
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 29m
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