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Camp Kitsch Cult Classics To Watch At Midnight
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen Edition)The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen Edition)
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The Midnight Movie to end all Midnight Movies. 'Let's do the Time Warp Dance!'
Plan 9 from Outer SpacePlan 9 from Outer Space
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A strong and powerful statement of the fact that just because one is totally devoid of any filmmaking talent whatsoever should not deter one from making a movie.
Serial Mom (Collector's Edition)Serial Mom (Collector's Edition)
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Kathleen Turner is perfect as a suburban housewife & mother who sets high standards and expects everyone to adhere to them.
Liquid SkyLiquid Sky
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Viewed by many a college student with enhanced perceptions through the years.
2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Though I like this classic masterpiece very much, I have never quite figured out what it is all about. All I know is that it is another movie that many have viewed with enhanced perceptions and that Hal the Computer is a hoot!
Girls Will Be GirlsGirls Will Be Girls
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Yes, they will be, won't they?
Sordid LivesSordid Lives
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White Trash Heaven in the trailer park!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)
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You knew this one was coming, didn't you? 'Watch out for the rabbit.'
eXistenZeXistenZ
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I like this movie a lot. Check it out late one night.
Blue Velvet (Special Edition)Blue Velvet (Special Edition)
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Perverse & strange. It features great performances by Isabella Rossellini & Dennis Hopper, and Kyle MacLachlan's butt.
Repo Man (Collector's Edition)Repo Man (Collector's Edition)
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What exactly is in that trunk anyway?
The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Extra Frills Edition)The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Extra Frills Edition)
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The Classic Road Trip!
ScannersScanners
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A little known Sci-Fi cult favourite.
Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?
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White trash and more trash.
EraserheadEraserhead
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A big cult favourite--I've never liked it. However, don't let that put you off.
CrashCrash
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Very odd, disturbing & strange. People get off sexually on car crashes.
Die Mommie Die!Die Mommie Die!
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Channeling the spirits of Joan Crawford & Bette Davis in a whole new direction.
Naked Lunch - Criterion CollectionNaked Lunch - Criterion Collection
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Another one that I neither understand nor particularly care for. Yet, it has a following, so see for yourself.
TrancersTrancers
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Quite a good little cult Sci-Fi favourite with Helen Hunt before she became famous.
Dolores ClaiborneDolores Claiborne
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'Six pins, Dolores, six pins,' and 'Thanks for sharing.'
Desperately Seeking SusanDesperately Seeking Susan
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Madonna's best movie. Well, other than 'Evita,' she hasn't had any other good ones now, has she?
Barbarella: Queen of the GalaxyBarbarella: Queen of the Galaxy
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Jane Fonda, in her Roger Vadim sexpot days, goes forth, in revealing garb, and conquers the galaxy. Those scary, little dolls still creep me out.
Monty Python's Life of Brian (Criterion Collection Spine #61)Monty Python's Life of Brian (Criterion Collection Spine #61)
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One of the funniest movies ever made comes out in a Criterion edition.
Death at a FuneralDeath at a Funeral
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A laugh riot. This British film deserves to be seen by more people.
Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)
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Camp remake of the old 'Flash Gordon' serials that originally starred the beautiful Buster Crabbe. This version, also, has the music of Queen. For even more of a parody, check out 'Flesh Gordon.'
John Waters Collection (A Dirty Shame NC-17 Version / Desperate Living / Female Trouble / Hairspray / Pecker / Pink Flamingos / Polyester)John Waters Collection (A Dirty Shame NC-17 Version / Desperate Living / Female Trouble / Hairspray / Pecker / Pink Flamingos / Polyester)
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Most of the best of Baltimore's master cult filmmaker, John Waters, is here in one collector's set.
Sleepaway CampSleepaway Camp
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A small Dead Teenager film that hit a nerve, and not just the jugular. It's acquired quite a following through the years. The original 'Friday the 13th' is pretty scary, too.
The Shining (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Shining (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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'Here's Johnny!'
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
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Yes, he does have a colossal Schweinstucker! Mel brooks, also, made 'Blazing Saddles' in which a new sheriff comes to town.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Two-Disc Special Edition)What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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'But you are in that chair, Blanche, you are in that chair! For a take on Joan 'No more wire hangers' Crawford's real life, 'Mommie Dearest' is a camp must see.
Little Shop of Horrors (Snap Case)Little Shop of Horrors (Snap Case)
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'Feed me, Seymour! There is, also, a new Legend studio DVD out of Roger Corman's original film in both colour & black-and-white.'
Brazil - The Criterion Collection - (Single Disc Editon)Brazil - The Criterion Collection - (Single Disc Editon)
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Terry Gilliam's look at a wild, bizarre alternate world.
Theater of BloodTheater of Blood
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Vincent Price as Shakespearean actor who feels wronged by his critics and does something about it. I will never forget the scene with those puppydogs!
The Life & Times of Andy Warhol - SuperstarThe Life & Times of Andy Warhol - Superstar
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What a fun & camp documentary! For total kitsch, see the movies Warhol 'presented,' 'Blood for Dracula' & 'Flesh for Frankenstein.'
Cat PeopleCat People
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This remake is quite effective & erotic. The original 'Cat People' in black-and-white is another cult favourite.
Saturday Night Fever (30th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition)Saturday Night Fever (30th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition)
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You will never be able to get the image of John Travolta on the dance floor in that white suit out of your mind. He, also, stars with Olvia Newton John in 'Grease.'
Misery (Collector's Edition)Misery (Collector's Edition)
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Kathy Bates can pick a cult movie. Damn, is she ever scary in this one.
Airplane! (Don't Call Me Shirley! Edition)Airplane! (Don't Call Me Shirley! Edition)
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'I talk Jive!' This farce inspired a sequel and 'The Naked Gun' movies.
Caligula (Three-Disc Imperial Edition)Caligula (Three-Disc Imperial Edition)
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Having a great deal more to do with the imagination of 'Penthouse' publisher, Bob Guccione, than Imperial Rome, 'Caligula' still has the power to scandalize.
Night of the Living Dead - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!Night of the Living Dead - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!
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'They're coming to get you, Barbara!' The original Zombie Chomp Fest.