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The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Widescreen Edition]The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Widescreen Edition]
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This film is great because all of the protagonists are female. Instead of relying on male characters to 'save' them they fight for themselves. This film proves that a great horror movie can be made without exploiting female characters. The screenplay is very good and the film involves a great deal of psychological terror as well as horrorific stalking creatures.
Dog SoldiersDog Soldiers
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This was the firt film by the same person who later on made The Descent. I kind of guessed one of the major suprises before it happened, but that doesn't retract from the wonderful screenplay.
Taste the Blood of DraculaTaste the Blood of Dracula
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One of my favorite Hammer Films, Taste The Blood Of Dracula is a morality tale as well as a horror film.
Suspiria (3 Disc Limited Edition)Suspiria (3 Disc Limited Edition)
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This is quite possibly one of the best horror films ever made. The story is very interesting and the direction is astounding. Argento is a horror movie icon and this is his masterpeice.
Shaun of the DeadShaun of the Dead
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This is one of the most original horror/comedy films to come out in years.
Horror of DraculaHorror of Dracula
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This movie proves that Christopher Lee was made for this role. The screenplay may not be exactly the same as the original story but it is great just the same.
Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein)Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein)
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A great collection of hard to find Hammer titles on dvd! Most of them have good storylines and are very enjoyable to weatch.
Rooms for TouristsRooms for Tourists
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This is one of the best horror films that I have seen in a long time. It proves that you don't need a lot of money to make a good horror film. It was made by a first time Argetenian director and is a great first effort.
28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition)28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition)
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Some people may not consider this to be a horror film, but I feel that psychological terror can be just as terrifying as a bucket of blood.
Stage FrightStage Fright
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Really twisted Italian horror film with many twists and turns. Not for the squimish.
Cemetery ManCemetery Man
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This movie comes across as a twisted fairytale. Made by Soavi, who also did Stage Fright.