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Synopsis
Lester and Sheila are on a road trip across the desert, excited for a picnic in a picturesque location. As they drive, Sheila becomes drowsy from the heat, and they decide to pull off the highway to find a shaded spot under a rock formation. Unbeknownst to them, two desperate prospectors, Bates and Gandhi, are hiding nearby, plotting to rob anyone foolish enough to venture into their territory.
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