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Annihilation (2018)

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Annihilation
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A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.

Release Date
February 23, 2018
Director
Alex Garland
Cast
Natalie Portman , Oscar Isaac , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Gina Rodriguez
Runtime
115 minutes
Distributor
Paramount Pictures, Netflix

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