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twenty-five of the best: HORROR FILMS
Re-Animator [1985] [DVD]Re-Animator [1985] [DVD]
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the craziest and best comedy-horror film of all time
The Devil's Rejects - Special Edition [2005] [DVD]The Devil's Rejects - Special Edition [2005] [DVD]
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riotously sick tale of an american family gone very very baad
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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the baron is as nutty as a fruitcake and angrier than ever. Gentlemanly Peter Cushing is just so wonderful in his best ever recurring role
Rosemary's Baby [1968] [DVD]Rosemary's Baby [1968] [DVD]
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superb, brooding New York atmosphere, genuinely disturbing scenes
The Devil's Backbone [DVD] [2001]The Devil's Backbone [DVD] [2001]
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striking, memorable ghost story set against backdrop of Spanish Civil War
Battle Royale - Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [2001]Battle Royale - Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [2001]
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lean, fast-paced and violent thriller about a state-sanctioned school-student cull
Psycho [DVD] [1960]Psycho [DVD] [1960]
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the original b&w slasher film, beautifully composed and edited
Videodrome [DVD] [1983] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Videodrome [DVD] [1983] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Croneberg's most effective and literal 'fear of the flesh' movie, still very disturbing today
Witchfinder General [DVD] [1968]Witchfinder General [DVD] [1968]
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witchcraft, torture and sadism in Cromwellian England's beautiful countryside, superb atmosphere
28 Days Later ... [DVD] [2002]28 Days Later ... [DVD] [2002]
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the best contemporary British zombie film, logical and terrifying
Dead Ringers [DVD] [1989]Dead Ringers [DVD] [1989]
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Jeremy Irons is fantastic as the obsessive twin gynaecologists, restrained brilliance from Cronenberg
Prince Of Darkness [DVD] [1988]Prince Of Darkness [DVD] [1988]
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green swirling gunge in a large glass jar and plenty of dumb pseudo-apocalyptic hokum, one of Carpenter's best
Alice, Sweet Alice [DVD] [1976] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Alice, Sweet Alice [DVD] [1976] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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a vastly underrated horror-film
Ghost Story [DVD] [1981] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Ghost Story [DVD] [1981] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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badly paced but enjoyable spookiness, good to see the old screen legends in action
My Bloody Valentine [DVD] [1981]My Bloody Valentine [DVD] [1981]
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80's slasher set down a mine, cut version, but still effective
Stigmata [DVD] [2000]Stigmata [DVD] [2000]
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loud, grungy, Exorcist-style religion basher with excellent perfomances
Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004]Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004]
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the best contemporary British zombie film spoof, gruesomely hilarious
Candyman : Collectors Edition [1992] [DVD]Candyman : Collectors Edition [1992] [DVD]
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jolting shocks galore in a classy horror film designed to scare
The Bride Of Frankenstein [DVD] [1935]The Bride Of Frankenstein [DVD] [1935]
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perfect blend of horror and humour with fantastic atmosphere and sets
The Hills Have Eyes (2006) [DVD]The Hills Have Eyes (2006) [DVD]
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superior, full-on remake with gallons of blood and guts
Dawn Of The Dead [1978] [1979] [DVD]Dawn Of The Dead [1978] [1979] [DVD]
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the original bad day at the shopping mall, poorly paced but with some great moments
Dawn Of The Dead (The Directors Cut) [DVD] [2004]Dawn Of The Dead (The Directors Cut) [DVD] [2004]
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slick and worthy remake of the above,
Ichi The Killer [DVD] [2003]Ichi The Killer [DVD] [2003]
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unbelievably over-the-top violence and masochism, disturbing (to say the least) entertainment
The Fly [1986] [DVD]The Fly [1986] [DVD]
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Jeff Goldblum is excellent as the insect-mutating-teleport-experiment-gone-wrong
Blood On Satan's Claw [1971] [DVD]Blood On Satan's Claw [1971] [DVD]
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effectively portrayed devil worship in the English countryside, diabolically nasty at times