Category: UK
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THE SEXPLORER (NSFW)
The film “The Sexplorer” (also known as “The Girl from Starship Venus” and “Diary of a Space Virgin”) is a sci-fi soft porn comedy released in 1975 that incorporates extraterrestrial visitation, romance, and humor.Directed by Derek Ford, it takes a lighthearted approach to science fiction while exploring themes of love, sexuality, and human connection.The plot…
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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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UNDER THE SKIN
“Under The Skin” is a haunting and atmospheric science fiction thriller directed by Jonathan Glazer. The film takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey, exploring themes of identity, humanity, and alienation. With a mesmerizing performance by Scarlett Johansson, it offers a unique and enigmatic perspective on the human experience. The story follows an otherworldly being, played…
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THE ASTROID VERSION
Why? Just because.For those who went to see films in the UK in the ’70s and ’80s, a little reminiscing never hurt.
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DEEP END
“Deep End” is a gripping 1970 drama directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, featuring Jane Asher, John Moulder-Brown, and Diana Dors. Set in London, the film tells the haunting story of Mike (John Moulder-Brown), a socially awkward teenage boy who starts working at a public bathhouse after finishing school. As Mike settles into his new job, he…
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GET CARTER
“Get Carter” is a gritty crime thriller that follows the relentless pursuit of vengeance by a London-based gangster named Jack Carter, portrayed by the iconic actor Michael Caine. This 1971 British film is a masterclass in neo-noir storytelling, directed by Mike Hodges, filled with tension, suspense, and dark twists. The story unfolds as Carter, a…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE ELECTRIC CINEMA, LONDON
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the historic Electric Cinema in London, England, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Electric Cinema opened on Portobello Road in the Notting Hill Gate area of West London on February 24, 1910. It was created solely…
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WALKABOUT
“Walkabout” is a 1971 drama directed by Nicholas Roeg and adapted from the novel of the same name by James Vance Marshall. The film tells the story of two teenage siblings, a girl (Jenny Agutter) and a boy (Luc Roeg), who are stranded in the Australian Outback after their father goes mad and tries to…
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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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LOGANS RUN
“Logan’s Run” is a thrilling science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, set in a futuristic utopian society where life is seemingly perfect. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Adapted from William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson’s novel, the movie follows the journey of Logan 5, a government Sandman tasked with tracking…
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