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    The Shape (2004)

    If nothing else, fan films like The Shape prove that the music of White Zombie will outlive us all. SOB. Michael Myers is dead . . . but his mask sure…

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    Psychic Vision: Jaganrei (1988)

    A note explains that Psychic Vision: Jaganrei is a reconstruction based on tapes from a TV documentary about a teen idol that was never aired. It’s a classic found footage set-up.…

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    All About Mighty Lady (1984)

    All About Mighty Lady isn’t the Dolly Parton biopic that we’ve all been waiting for. But it’s something just as delightful. After a miniature Death Star flies over Earth, the superhero…

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    Cry Baby Lane (2000)

    During the opening minutes of this movie, a narrator says: “Due to a rare embryonic mutation, two infants were joined as one flesh and came into this world as freaks.” I…

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    Call Me Tonight (1986)

    The Japanese toy powerhouse known as Bandai has made billions off of the Power Rangers alone, but there are far more to its holdings. The company also carries toy licenses for…

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    Magic World of Ania (2017)

    In an interview on the Blu-ray of The Shining, filmmaker Ernest Dickerson said: “The best horror movies are the ones that follow you home.” I love that quote. It’s so simple…

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    Computer Hearts (2014)

    At some point, every generation inevitably feels that all the good stories have been told and there’s nothing left to say. It makes sense, especially in the 21st century. The more…

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    Kamen Rider ZO (1993)

    Fun fact: The artwork on vintage arcade game cabinets is one of the most significant cultural achievements of humankind. From the backlit haze of the marquees to the wild collages on…

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    The Green Fog (2017)

    Some of the strongest human emotions are revealed where we least expect them—not in the expression, but the spaces between. It’s the exhale of breath you hear after someone tells you…

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    Screambook (1984)

    In the opening minutes of Screambook, a lady named Eleanor hangs out with siblings at a family reunion. She says, “David, how’s your law business going?” The camera cuts to a…

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    Demon Monkey (1988)

    Let’s talk about monkeys. They have opposable thumbs! They use tools! They cuddle! They laugh! They stress eat! Monkeys are just like us! Like, literally. We share 97% of our DNA.…

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    Beware! The Vanishing Family (2021)

    In the song “Back3School” by Porches, the start of a new school year is used as a metaphor for rebirth as an adult. It’s a simple, heartfelt sentiment wrapped in 127…

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    Halloween Party (1989)

    “Halloween” and “party” are two words that describe everything I want in life. So it’s no surprise that Halloween Party is everything I want in life. It’s Halloween night! Becky’s having…

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