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Holy Spider

Holy Spider (2022)

NR 1h 58m 7.2/10 IMDb
ThrillerDramaCrimeHorror

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.

Director: Ali Abbasi

Cast: Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mehdi Bajestani, Arash Ashtiani, Forouzan Jamshidnejad, Sina Parvaneh

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Sexual assault / rape
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