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201637 minPG-13documentary

Lenda negra

201637 minPG-13documentary

A group of filmmakers retraces the steps of 19th century serial killer Manuel Blanco Romasanta, who claimed his crimes were due to lycanthropy.

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Óscar Vincentelli,

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A group of filmmakers retraces the steps of 19th century serial killer Manuel Blanco Romasanta, who claimed his crimes were due to lycanthropy.

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Elisa Celdadirector

Óscar Vincentellidirector

Mario Sanzdirector

Claudia Graciadirector

Elisa Celdawriter

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A group of documentary filmmakers retrace the steps of 19th century serial killer Manuel Blanco Romasanta, who blamed his crimes on lycanthropy.

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