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Pet Sematary
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Pet Sematary

1989
Dr. Louis Creed's (Dale Midkiff) family moves into the country house of their dreams and discover a pet cemetery at the back of their property. The cursed burial ground deep in the woods brings the dead back to life -- with "minor" problems. At first, only the family's cat makes the return trip, but an accident forces a heartbroken father to contemplate the unthinkable in director Mary Lambert's horror film based on a novel by Stephen King.

Directed by:

  • Mary Lambert
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    Blood & Chocolate
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    Blood & Chocolate

    2007
    After moving from America to Bucharest, Romania, a teenage werewolf finds herself torn between loyalty and love when she falls for a human and incurs the ire of the pack leader -- who's planning to make her his mate.

    Directed by:

  • Katja von Garnier
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    The Mummy's Hand
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    The Mummy's Hand

    1940
    Archaeologists Steve Banning (Dick Foran) and Babe Jenson (Wallace Ford) are determined to find the tomb of Princess Ananka. But equally resolved to stop them is museum curator professor Andoheb (George Zucco), secretly a high priest of Karnak sent to protect the sacred tomb. As the scientists exhume the site, Andoheb brews the mystic tana leaves that revive the mummy Kharis (Tom Tyler) and consequently dooms all those within the mummy's reach.

    Directed by:

  • Christy Cabanne
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    Sherlock Holmes
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    Sherlock Holmes

    2009
    Not to be confused with the Robert Downey Jr. blockbuster, as a mob of monsters invades London, Dr. Watson believes that the creatures exist but Holmes suspects that Spring-Heeled Jack is responsible in this low-budget take on the classic character.

    Directed by:

  • Rachel Goldenberg
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    Spellbinder
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    Spellbinder

    1988
    When he saves young, homeless Miranda (Kelly Preston) from her abusive boyfriend, ruthless attorney Jeff Reed (Tim Daly) learns that until recently, the gorgeous girl was part of a coven of witches -- but he takes her under his wing (and into his bed) anyway. But soon, Jeff discovers that the coven has plans to make Miranda their next human sacrifice, and they don't intend to let a lawyer stand in their way.

    Directed by:

  • Janet Greek
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    Pet Sematary 2
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    Pet Sematary 2

    1992
    Having moved to a different town to start a new life, 13-year-old Jeff and his new friend Drew discover a strange Indian burial ground. After burying Drew's dog in the cemetery, they realize they've unleashed a deadly evil that can't be stopped.

    Directed by:

  • Mary Lambert
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    Dolly Dearest
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    Dolly Dearest

    1992
    Infused with the energy of an ancient black-magic cult, an otherwise normal plaything begins affecting her surroundings with a series of horrible "accidents." But the little girl who loves her refuses to believe her dolly has been bad.

    Directed by:

  • Maria Lease
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    Slumber Party Massacre
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    Slumber Party Massacre

    1982
    Young Trish Devereaux throws a slumber party and, naturally, a gaggle of randy boys turns up. But when an escaped psycho crashes the bash, the mood turns gruesome. As the teens go down one by one, three brave girls draft a plan to stop the killer.

    Directed by:

  • Amy Jones
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    Hybrid
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    Hybrid

    2007
    Using a risky transplant operation, Dr. Hewlitt (Justine Bateman) restores the vision of newly blinded Aaron (Cory Monteith) by replacing his eyes with those of an injured wolf's. Now, Aaron can see in the dark, and his dangerous wolflike behavior only increases with time. Part wolf as well, museum curator Lydia (Tinsel Korey) decides to help Aaron, but Dr. Hewlitt's colleagues are convinced the man-wolf is dangerous and resolve to hunt him down.

    Directed by:

  • Yelena Lanskaya
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    Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return
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    Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return

    1999
    Hannah Martin (Natalie Ramsey) drives to Nebraska to find her birth mother, and on the way she picks up a dark stranger. This act of kindness kicks off a mysterious chain of events, all of which were prophesized 19 years ago by Isaac (John Franklin), the evil leader of the children of the corn. When Hannah reaches her hometown, Isaac wakes from his 19-year sleep, ready to fulfill his final prophecy.

    Directed by:

  • Kari Skogland
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    Blood and Donuts
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    Blood and Donuts

    1995
    Both witty and gory, this unusual tale finds vampire Boya (Gordon Currie) awakening from a 25-year nap in Toronto. Boya, who savages vermin rather than humans, befriends lovelorn cabdriver Earl (Justin Louis) and helps him fend off a sinister crime lord (David Cronenberg). Complicating Boya's good intentions is Rita (Fiona Reid), his ex-girlfriend who's furious at him for not making her a vampire and giving her immortality.

    Directed by:

  • Holly Dale
  • rating:2.9.png 2.9 Average Rating


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    Visible Secret
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    Visible Secret

    2001
    Peter is head over heels in love with a woman he's just met named June. The couple's love grows quickly and is so supercharged that Peter pays scant attention when June casually mentions that she sees poltergeists. But it isn't long before Peter notices more than a few bumps in the night and must force himself to look into her mysterious and troubled past ... that is, if they're to have any future together!

    Directed by:

  • Ann Hui
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    Butchered
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    Butchered

    2010
    In the summer of their senior year, a group of high school friends sail to a secluded island to party before going their separate ways to college. But they're not the island's only visitors: a serial killer known as the Butcher is lying in wait. The axe-wielding maniac is eager for a fresh kill, and with nowhere to run, the kids are easy prey. Melissa Lukon, Cari Moskow, David Schifter and Shaun O'Rourke star in this terrifying gorefest.

    Directed by:

  • Charles Stewart Jr.
  • Shaun O'Rourke
  • Sheila Brothers
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    Hisss
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    Hisss

    2010
    In a plot to bait the sultry mythical snake-goddess Nagin (Mallika Sherawat) for her immortality-granting essence, American adventurer George States (Jeff Doucette) journeys to India and abducts her reptilian lover in this erotic horror film from director Jennifer Lynch. Nagin shape-shifts into a gorgeous woman and sets out to rescue her beloved. In her quest for vengeance, the serpent-lady seduces or swallows just about everything in her path.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer Chambers Lynch
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    Spirit Lost
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    Spirit Lost

    1996
    Get ready to be spooked! A young couple buys an old home on an intoxicatingly beautiful island; unbeknownst to them, however, the house is haunted by a seductive ghost who's lonely and looking for a new lover. She eventually lures the husband, a painter, into moving into his attic studio while she tries to scare away his now unhappy and pregnant wife.

    Directed by:

  • Neema Barnette
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    Office Killer
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    Office Killer

    1997
    After being put on contract status and forced to work from home because of downsizing, mousy copy editor Dorine Douglas (Carol Kane) finds a solution to her frustrations when she's called in to help an insufferable co-worker -- and accidentally electrocutes him. Next thing you know, the office is desperately understaffed, and Dorine has a cellar full of dead colleagues in this delectably dark satire.

    Directed by:

  • Cindy Sherman
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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