Mantera (2025)

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Inspector Zaf is investigating a brutal ritualistic murder that has a connection with an unsolved similar case from years ago. His investigation led him to Tana, who has special abilities to connect humans with the spirit world. Together they try to find the mystery killer to stop any future killings.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Inspector Zaf is investigating a brutal ritualistic murder that has a connection with an unsolved similar case from years ago. His investigation led him to Tana, who has special abilities to connect humans with the spirit world. Together they try to find the mystery killer to stop any future killings.

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