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Key Features:
Serial killer, Amateur sleuth, Found footage, Conspiracy, Risk taking, Obsession, Violence-moderate, Mystery, Thriller
Tone:
serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Thrill-seekers, True crime fans, Mystery enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Tension

Awakening the Zodiac

2017-06-09
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The story follows a down-on-their-luck couple who discovers a serial killer's film reels. They decide to take the law into their own hands, risking everything for the chance at a $100,000 reward. It isn't long until they find themselves in the killer's lethal cross-hairs.

Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Cast
Shane West, Leslie Bibb, Matt Craven, Nicholas Campbell, Stephen McHattie, Kenneth Welsh, John Bregar, Eva Link, Jennie Esnard, Douglas Kidd
Crew
Mike Horrigan, Jennifer Archer, Jonathan Wright, Jonathan Wright
Rating
5.3(125 votes)
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