Category: USA
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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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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is a classic 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes.The story follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive desperately trying to make it home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving to reunite with his family. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when mishaps strand him in New York…
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SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD
“Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…
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UNDER THE SILVER LAKE
“Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…
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SACRED HOUSES: GATEWAY, FT LAUDERDALE
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, opened on March 24th, 1951. It’s part of the Gateway Shopping Center. The theater premiered the…
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HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
“High Plains Drifter,” a 1973 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a psychological western that blends mystery, revenge, and supernatural elements. Released in 1973, the film is celebrated for its unconventional narrative and Eastwood’s portrayal of the enigmatic protagonist known only as The Stranger. The story begins as a mysterious and unnamed drifter…
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BLUE SUNSHINE
“Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
“Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…
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THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is a 2005 whimsical science fiction comedy based on Douglas Adams’ cult classic novel directed by Garth Jennings. The story begins with Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman), an unassuming British man whose house is about to be demolished to make way for a new expressway. Arthur’s mundane problems take a…
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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
“Escape from New York” is a 1981 dystopian action thriller directed by John Carpenter. In the near future, crime in the United States has escalated to unprecedented levels, leading to the transformation of Manhattan into a maximum-security prison. The entire island is walled off from the rest of the world, and the government uses it…
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