Category: Horror
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MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY AND GIRLY aka GIRLY
“Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly” aka “Girly” outside the UK, is a darkly comedic and subversive British film directed by Freddie Francis and released in 1970. The film offers a twisted take on the traditional family dynamic, blending elements of black comedy, horror, and social satire. The story centers around a dysfunctional family living in…
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PINK FLAMINGOS
“Pink Flamingos” is a 1972 cult classic film directed by John Waters as part of his Trash Trilogy. It’s known for its provocative and confrontational style, which pushes the boundaries of good taste and challenges societal norms. The film revolves around the character Divine, portrayed by the iconic drag queen Divine (real name Harris Glenn…
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HALLOWEEN II
“Halloween II,” directed by Rick Rosenthal and released in 1981, is a terrifying and suspenseful sequel to the iconic horror classic “Halloween.” Picking up immediately where the first film left off, the story follows Laurie Strode, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, as she is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital after narrowly escaping the clutches of…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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SHORT FILM: STIGMA
“Stigma” is a poignant short film produced by the BBC in 1977 as part of its “A Ghost Story for Christmas’ Series, directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark and written by Clive Exton. The film was unlike any of the previous films in the Ghost Story For Christmas series in that it was the first to be an…
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LA BETE aka THE BEAST (NSFW)
“La Bête,” aka “The Beast,” is a 1975 French erotic horror film directed by Walerian Borowczyk. The film stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, and Marcel Dalio in leading roles. The narrative unfolds in 19th-century France, revolving around the life of Philip Broadhurst, a respected businessman. Upon his demise, his estate is bequeathed to his daughter…
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STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING
“Straight on Till Morning” is a 1972 British psychological thriller directed by Peter Collinson. The film stars Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, and James Bolam.The story revolves around Brenda Thompson (played by Rita Tushingham), a shy and introverted young woman who moves to London in search of independence and excitement. Brenda rents a room in a…
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ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER
“Helter Skelter” is a 2012 Japanese psychological thriller directed by Mika Ninagawa. It is based on the manga by the same name, Kyoko Okazaki. The story revolves around Liliko Kinoshita (Erika Sawajiri), a beautiful and successful but deeply troubled model and actress who undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to maintain her youthful appearance and fame. Liliko…
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THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE
“The Slumber Party Massacre” is a classic 1982 slasher film directed by Amy Holden Jones. Set in a suburban neighborhood, the story follows a group of high school girls who plan a slumber party while one of their parents is away. Little do they know, a deranged killer is on the loose, targeting them for…
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DIE WEIBCHEN aka THE FEMALES
‘Die Weibchen,’ aka “The Females,” is a 1970 horror drama film directed by Zbynek Brynch. The film centers around an attractive 24-year-old Eve (played by Uschi Glas) who is mentally exhausted and close to a nervous breakdown. She travels to an exclusive health spa for women for a six-week treatment on her doctor’s advice. Upon…
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