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Cthulhu 2007
For me, this patchy tale of a New Age cult holding sway on the Oregon coast doesn’t really hold together.
The cast are fine and there’s several atmospheric shots of the locale that reek of dark Lovecraftian terrors. Throw in a handful of arresting images and there may well be enough to hold your attention for the 100 minute runtime. Although the movie carries the title‘Cthulhu’, this is really‘Shadow Over Innsmouth’ with the personal conflicts of the central character providing…Translated from by -
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror 2021
Absolutely essential viewing for Folk Horror buffs, both old and new. Please go into this with pen and notebook at hand, because you’ll be compelled to make a long list of films you need to see and also be inspired to revisit old favourites.
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The Stone Tape 1972
When it comes to the paranormal, the written word so often triumphs over the moving image. Sometimes, it's nice to sit back and let imagination take you through some dark places, away from over-zealous film directors showing you more than you really need to see. Sometimes, however, we encounter celluloid chillers that succeed in establishing an icy grip on the senses: The Haunting, The Changeling, Session Nine, The Others and The Woman In Black are just a few examples of…
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The Psychic 1977
In some ways, it's a real shame that Quentin Tarantino has, so far, been unable to realise his ambition to helm a re-make of Lucio Fulci's The Psychic. If nothing else, such a high profile project would likely result in a clamour to see the original and result in an authorised DVD release. This particular 70s gem rarely enters the conversation during online debates regarding Fulci's films, due, in part, to sheer unfamiliarity and perhaps a reluctance to fully embrace…
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