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IF FLORIDA DOESN'T DESTROY YA IT'LL MAKE YA STRONGER
By an Amazon.com customer
Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer (20th Anniversary)Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer (20th Anniversary)
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Movie doesn't take place in Fla, but real life Otis Toole died in prison in North Fla, after confessing many times to the murder of Adam Walsh son of sorth Fla businessman John Walsh now seen as host on AMERICA'S MOST WANTED.
Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
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Say halo to one of the movies I'm most sick of! Its a "cockaroach" that won't go away.
Black Hog Down 4Black Hog Down 4
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Hog hunting with the good ol' boys.
Deadly SpeciesDeadly Species
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I never was certain why a big game hunter wanted to go into the glades--unless he was after a trophy mosquito to hang over his fireplace.
The Blair Witch ProjectThe Blair Witch Project
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Landmark film made by students from central Florida. Some interior shots at the end were also shot in Fla. It pays to read the credits.
BAD SPIRITSBAD SPIRITS
An ancient Indian curse, a long deserted homestead, man eating gators--just another day in paradise.
Beneath the 12-Mile ReefBeneath the 12-Mile Reef
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Tale of Greek sponge fishermen in Tarpon Springs which is just up the road about 20 miles, or a hour and a half drive, from where I lived most of my life.
From Justin To Kelly (Special Edition)From Justin To Kelly (Special Edition)
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Truly horrific flick about spring vacation.
Sunshine StateSunshine State
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John Sayles' focuses on the vanishing Florida, by far the best film on the list that doesn't star Michael Rooker.
Cocoon / Cocoon 2 - The ReturnCocoon / Cocoon 2 - The Return
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The first film is on my first list, but I omitted the second since although it is SUPPOSED to take place in Florida it was actually filmed elsewhere. No one really wanted them to come back anyway.
Revenge of the Creature [VHS]Revenge of the Creature [VHS]
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The second film in the famous series also took place in and was filmed in Florida. Only the third film was set outside Fla.
Florida Road Kill: A NovelFlorida Road Kill: A Novel by Tim Dorsey
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First in a series of books about one of Florida's most important products; a serial killer--but this one has a sense of humor.
Body Heat (Deluxe Edition)Body Heat (Deluxe Edition)
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You'll sweat for all sorts of different reasons.
Porky's / Porky's II: The Next DayPorky's / Porky's II: The Next Day
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Two films that just won't go away.
Miami RhapsodyMiami Rhapsody
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Antonio Banderas--what more do you need?
C.S.I. Miami - Seasons 1-6C.S.I. Miami - Seasons 1-6
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Cocaine CowboysCocaine Cowboys
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One of the many illegitimate offspring of SCARFACE.
I Love MiamiI Love Miami
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Actually. I don't.
Out of TimeOut of Time
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Denzel is Chief of Police in some place called Banyan Key. Maybe it washed away in some hurricane, I never heard of it.
Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveAce Ventura: Pet Detective
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Remember? Its about the Dolphins' mascot.
Miami TailMiami Tail
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A Hole in the HeadA Hole in the Head
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Old Blue Eyes owns a deco hotel called The Eden Rock on South Beach, and sings "High Hopes".
The BellboyThe Bellboy
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Vinatge Jerry Lewis at a time when the Fountainbleu was at its peak.
Ruptured IdentityRuptured Identity
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Miami Guns, Vol. 1Miami Guns, Vol. 1
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Animated series with multiple volumes.
The CocoanutsThe Cocoanuts
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Even the 4 Marx Brothers invaded Miami Beach. "Why a duck?" Indeed.
Miami ModelsMiami Models
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Biography - Ted BundyBiography - Ted Bundy
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Florida--where serial killers go to die.
Ghost StoryGhost Story
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Although the bulk of this film takes place in New Egland, Craig Wasson's character is teaching at a central Florida college when he is drawn into the story by a visit from a strange and alluring woman.
Swamp Thing - The SeriesSwamp Thing - The Series
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The tv series was not only set in Florida, it was flmed at Universal's Orlando studios.
Two MuchTwo Much
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Two Banderases for the price of one.
Mule Skinner BluesMule Skinner Blues
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Documentary about folks in a trailer park who are convinced they can make their own horror movie.
Key Largo (Snap Case)Key Largo (Snap Case)
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How could I have forgotten this classic potboiler?
Eyes of a StrangerEyes of a Stranger
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Set in Miami. A woman tries to protect her disabled sister from a psycho killer. Well, if she didn't want to be bothered by psychos why the hell is she living in Florida?
The Mean SeasonThe Mean Season
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Newspaper reporter Kurt Russell tracks down a serial killer in (where else?) Miami.
CronicasCronicas
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Miami reporter stalks serial killer in Ecuador. What? He didn't have enough of 'em right where he was, he had to leave the state for one?
AlteredAltered
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The guys who brought you BLAIR WITCH are back again this time aliens mess with a bunch of kids in Florida. Its called "tourist season" guys.
Automaton TransfusionAutomaton Transfusion
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Zombies in Florida. Really bad (or so everyone says)film with really great cover art on the box.
Cape FearCape Fear
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Was the film set in Florida? The book was.
Man-ThingMan-Thing
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Guess who's in the swamps?