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Morbius (2022)

Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead. Starring Jared Leto and Michael Keaton.

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Release Date:
April 1, 2022
Director:
Daniel Espinosa
Rating:
PG-13
Runtime:
1hr 48min
Main Genre:
Superhero
Format:
Theatrical
Studio:
Sony Pictures
Writers:
Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Roy Thomas, Gil Kane
Tagline:
The line between hero and villain will be broken.
Franchise:
Marvel
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