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The Dead Man
POWER HAS A PRICE
2025·7m·★ 10.0
A charismatic gubernatorial candidate on the brink of victory is forced to confront the violent truths behind his own rise to power when a supposedly dead journalist resurfaces—whether as a ghost, a memory, or a consequence he can no longer outrun.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 7m
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Read the synopsis.
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Who's in it
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