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3 things about Benjamin Christensen’s HAXAN: WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES

Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages [1922] 1. Wes Anderson-like diorama of a land surrounded by tall mountains and crowned with stars. 2. Unable to cry on command? You’re a witch. Able to cry on command? You’re only faking, thus you’re … Continue reading

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3 things about Roy Ward Baker’s THE VAULT OF HORROR

The Vault of Horror [1973] 1. Hi-fi ear test. 2. Disappearing along the cemetery path. 3. Melting face = squashed head. 3 other things.

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3 things about Freddie Francis’ TALES FROM THE CRYPT

Tales from the Crypt [1972] 1. Suddenly, fire-eyes. 2. A little goblet of blood. 3. Two years later, his wife has remarried. 3 other things.

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3 things about Joe Dante’s PIRANHA

Piranha [1978] 1. “Come on! I’d have thought you could get a man’s pants off quicker than that!” 2. “It’s Superman!” Then she flashes her titties at John Sayles. 3. Bloodied Paul Bartel.

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3 things about Jane Schoenbrun’s TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma [2026] 1. Flesh and fluids. 2. Sade sets the mood. 3. Dipping sauce.

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3 things about Terence Fisher’s HORROR OF DRACULA

Horror of Dracula [1958] 1. Vases and vases of garlic flowers. 2. The little girl exclaims, “Your hand is cold!” 3. Clutching the coat collar to her throat. 3 other things.

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3 things about Abel Ferrara’s THE ADDICTION

The Addiction [1995] 1. His arm has two holes; one is labeled IN, the other labeled OUT. 2. “I’m almost human. I eat, I sleep. I have a job. I can diet. It took a long time.” 3. Supply closet … Continue reading

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