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‘Tremors’ – The Perfect Comedy-Horror Hybrid
The key to why Ron Underwood’s “Tremors” (1990) works so well is that it never forgets it’s a comedy. Yes,…
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Jacob’s Ladder Remains a Can’t Miss Horror Classic
Adrien Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990) will be too much for most audiences, even the most hardened horror movie watchers. From…
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Here’s What Made ‘Fright Night’ Unforgettable
Tom Holland’s “Fright Night” (1985) has held a steady presence with horror fans and vampire movie aficionados alike. William Ragsdale…
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How Wes Craven’s ‘Cursed’ Felt Hollywood’s Wrath
Wes Craven’s “Cursed” (2005) had a scandalously troubled production and, at one point, seemed in danger of never being released.…
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‘The Bride’ Is a Totally ’80s Misfire
Franc Roddam’s “The Bride” (1985) is among the most peculiar adaptations of James Whale’s “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935). Despite…
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‘Arachnophobia’ Remains King of the Spider Thriller
Frank Marshall’s “Arachnophobia” (1990) remains the gold standard for spider-themed horror movies, an oddity, since this gritty PG-13 comic thriller…
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Is ‘Misery’ the Best Stephen King Adaptation?
Rob Reiner’s “Misery” (1990) has become one of the director’s most well-known and frequently quoted films, which is ironic, as…
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The Movie Miracle Behind ‘Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist’
Paul Schrader’s “Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist” (2005) provides one of the best stories about Hollywood filmmaking. Here’s the plot…
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‘Lord of Illusions’ Is Clive Barker at His Bloodiest
Clive Barker’s “Lord of Illusions” (1995) requires patience and a strong stomach. I resisted this horror/detective thriller hybrid for years…
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‘Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye’ – When King Ruled Pop Culture
“Stephen’s King’s Cat’s Eye” (1985, which King wrote, and Lewis Teague directed, is set in a time when King was…
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