Roots of Evil (1992)

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A serial killer is after hookers and strippers. A male detective and his female partner are assigned to stop him.
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Sep 02, 1992
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01h 35m
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A serial killer is after hookers and strippers. A male detective and his female partner are assigned to stop him.

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