The Wave

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2020 ★ 6.3

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Latency

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2024 ★ 5.9

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A reformed sociopath heads to a remote island after the death of his brother. Soon after his arrival, the island falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries, and when he discovers their role in his brother’s demise, he sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance.

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2019 ★ 6.0

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