The Punishment Tapes

Jun 26, 2026

0h 42m

★ 0.0

How Desensitized Are You?

Overview

Julia, a renowned crime journalist celebrated for exposing and bringing down the notorious serial killer Gianni Lenzi, finds herself drawn into a darker chapter when she receives a mysterious package-a collection of disturbing snuff films. The sender: Milian, an infamous underground filmmaker known for his grotesque and brutal work. Invited to his secluded home for an exclusive interview, Julia agrees, driven by curiosity and the promise of another explosive story. But as the camera rolls and the truth begins to unravel, Julia discovers that Milian's latest production may be more personal-and more dangerous-than she ever imagined.

Genres

Thriller

Crime

Horror

Drama

Production Companies

Young Fishermen Films

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Cast

Julia

Ana Sofia Salazar

Milian

Yury Delatorre

Ellen

Susana Gomez Laverde

Larry

Craig Haney

Gianni

Hector Rivera

Ben

David De Merineye

Producer #1

John Theissen Jr.

Producer #2

Rob Rappa

KK Victim

Rachel SanPietro

Kannibal Kelly

Czarissa Moreno

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