The Hater (2020)
Genre : Drama, Thriller
Runtime : 2H 15M
Director : Jan Komasa
Synopsis
A duplicitous young man finds success in the dark world of social media smear tactics — but his virtual vitriol soon has violent real-life consequences.
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