The Screwfly Solution
A fragmented sci-fi horror tale follows a worldwide surge of violent misogyny, ending in a chilling alien explanation.
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A fragmented sci-fi horror tale follows a worldwide surge of violent misogyny, ending in a chilling alien explanation.
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A rich, guilt-ridden heir tries to spend his fortune on kindness, while relatives and lawyers try to prove him insane.