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Sep 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 16 1988 – Messenger of Death Premiered.

On this day September 16 1988, the action crime film Messenger of Death premiered in theaters. Starring Charles Bronson, the movie followed a Denver newspaper reporter investigating a series of brutal murders tied to a religious cult.

The film combined mystery and action, with Bronson’s signature tough screen presence driving the story. While not one of his biggest box office hits, Messenger of Death added...

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