Weirdhouse Cinema: Purana Mandir

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Purana Mandir

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Jun 30, 2023

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the Bollywood horror films of the Ramsay brothers with 1984's “Purana Mandir.” Can Suman and Sanjay overcome an evil curse and a monstrous warlock to save their relationship? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 30, 2023

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