Barry Wurst
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‘Empire of Light’ Is a Glorious Visual Feast (But Not Much Else)
Every film lover has their favorite movie theater, a place that lives in the mind as not merely a place…
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‘Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night’ Remains a Major Curiosity Item
Among the strangest animated films of the 1980s, and one of the unlikeliest of sequels, is “Pinocchio and the Emperor…
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Romero’s ‘Creepshow’ Paved the Way for Our Comic-Con Cravings
George A. Romero’s “Creepshow” (1982) is never mentioned as a major, trailblazing comic book movie, but it is. Whereas many…
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‘Wes Craven Presents: They’ Works Best for One Kind of Horror Fan
Robert Harmon’s “They” (2002) is also known as “Wes Craven Presents ‘They’” on the poster and trailers, but only referenced…
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Does ‘Visiting Hours’ Deserve Its ‘Nasty’ Reputation?
Deborah Ballin (Lee Grant) is the host of “America Today.” Her on-air views anger exactly the wrong fan, a deranged…
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The Original ‘Stepfather’ Should Be a Halloween Tradition
Joseph Ruben’s “The Stepfather” (1987) showcases a towering performance by Terry O’Quinn (Locke on “Lost”) and a screenplay by crime…
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‘Devil’s Advocate’ Delivered Sleaze, Scenery-Chewing and Devilish Delights
Taylor Hackford’s “The Devil’s Advocate” (1997) fittingly begins in a lively, trashy manner. In a Florida courtroom, Heather Matarazzo is…
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‘Friday the 13th Part III’ – Jason Gets His Iconic Hockey Mask
Steve Miner’s “Friday the 13th Part III” (also known as “Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3-D”) has a few…
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Why Has Pop Culture Forgotten ‘Dead of Winter?’
“Dead of Winter” (1987) was a respected but little-seen thriller when it first came out and remains that way, a…
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‘Halloween: Resurrection’ Marked Tragic Low for Beloved Franchise
Rick Rosenthal’s “Halloween: Resurrection” (2002) has no opening credits that harken back to the jack-o-lantern themed introductions of the prior…
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