

Mind of a Monster: The Grim Sleeper
2021-05-01 · 85 min · ★ 5.2
An LA serial killer goes silent for decades – but he was just warming up.
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- Directors
- Gareth Johnson
- Production companies
- Arrow Media
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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