Category: Horror
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SUSPIRIA (2018)
In the unsettling world of 1970s Berlin, the 2018 film “Suspiria” follows the eerie journey of Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), an ambitious young American dancer who joins the renowned Markos Dance Academy. However, as Susie becomes entwined in the school’s mysterious and sinister happenings, she discovers a dark and malevolent force beneath the surface of…
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER
“To The Devil a Daughter” is a chilling occult horror film released in 1976, starring the iconic Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark. Directed by Peter Sykes, the film takes audiences on a journey into the terrifying world of demonic possession and forbidden rituals. The story follows Henry Beddows (Richard Widmark), an American writer who becomes…
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HALLOWEEN
“Halloween” is a horror film directed by John Carpenter, released in 1978. Set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, the story follows the chilling events that unfold on Halloween night when a relentless killer named Michael Myers returns to his hometown to unleash a night of terror.The film opens with a very young Michael…
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THE VAMPIRE LOVERS
“The Vampire Lovers” is a seductive and chilling horror film that intertwines themes of forbidden desire, supernatural terror, and gothic romance. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the enigmatic and alluring vampire Carmilla Karnstein as she infiltrates an aristocratic family, leaving a trail of blood and death in her wake. Directed by Roy…
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FRIDAY THE 13th
“Friday the 13th” is a classic horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham. The film marked the first in what would become an iconic slasher franchise spawning 12 movies over the next twenty-five years. The original film is set at an isolated summer camp called “Camp Crystal Lake,” it follows a group of young counselors…
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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
“An American Werewolf in London” is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis in 1981. The story follows David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), two American college students who embark on a backpacking trip across the picturesque countryside of England. While wandering through the remote moors late at night, David…
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PIRANHA (78)
“Piranha” is a horror film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Roger Corman and Chako van Leeuwen. Set in a tranquil riverside community, the movie takes audiences on a heart-pounding journey as a swarm of deadly prehistoric piranhas is accidentally unleashed into the local river, posing a threat to anyone who dares to enter…
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VIDEODROME
“Videodrome” is a 1983 Canadian science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the theme of mass media, its effect on society, and the relationship between technology and the human body. It stars James Woods as Max Renn, the CEO of a small cable TV station who becomes obsessed with a mysterious and…
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DOCTOR X
Doctor X is a horror/mystery film directed by Michael Curtiz in 1932. The film follows the investigation into a series of murders committed in a medical research facility run by Doctor Xavier (played by Lionel Atwill). The killings occur during the full moon, and the killer leaves behind a calling card reading “Moon Killer.” The…
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REPULSION
“Repulsion” is a psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski. The story revolves around a young Belgian woman named Carol Ledoux (played by Catherine Deneuve), who lives with her sister Helen (played by Yvonne Furneaux) in an apartment in London. Carol is a shy, introverted woman who is a manicurist at a beauty salon. As…
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