Tag: Supernatural
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EQUINOX
Equinox (1970) is an American independent horror fantasy film directed by Jack Woods and Dennis Muren, starring Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Bonner, and Robin Christopher. Originally filmed as a 1967 short titled The Equinox…A Journey into the Supernatural, the project was expanded into a feature-length film and released in 1970. The film follows four…
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SANTO Y BLUE DEMON vs. DRACULA Y EL HOMBRE LOBO aka SANTA AND BLUE DEMON vs. DRACULA AND WOLFMAN
‘Santo y Blue Demon vs. Drácula y el Hombre Lobo‘ (Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dracula and Wolfman)(1973), a Mexican lucha libre horror film starring legendary masked wrestlers Santo and Blue Demon. The film opens with an evil scientist, Dr. Eric Williams, who seeks to revive the infamous Dracula and his monstrous ally, the Wolfman…
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HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) is a Japanese animated fantasy film directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. Based on the 1986 novel by Diana Wynne Jones, the film is a visually stunning and emotionally rich story that explores themes of love, war, personal identity, and the power of compassion. The English-language…
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THE VELVET VAMPIRE
“The Velvet Vampire” is a 1971 horror film directed by Stephanie Rothman. The film stars Celeste Yarnall, Michael Blodgett, Sherry Miles, Gene Shane, and Jerry Daniels.The story begins with Lee Ritter (Michael Blodgett) and his wife, Susan (Sherry Miles), a young couple living in Los Angeles. They are approached by the mysterious and alluring Diane…
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CARNIVAL OF SOULS
“Carnival of Souls” is a 1962 horror film directed by Herk Harvey, who also plays the role of the mysterious “Man” in the film. The movie stars Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, and Art Ellison. The film opens with a car accident in Kansas, where a drag race leads to a vehicle plunging off…
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CARRIE (76)
“Carrie” (1976) is a classic horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s debut novel of the same name. The film stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and socially awkward high school girl with a deeply religious and abusive mother, played by Piper Laurie. The cast includes Amy Irving, William…
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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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13 GHOSTS
“13 Ghosts” is a 1960 horror film directed by the renowned William Castle, known for his innovative gimmicks in the horror genre. This film is no exception, as it was presented in “Illusion-O,” a gimmick where the audience could use special glasses to see or avoid seeing the ghosts, depending on their comfort level with…
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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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