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Monthly Archives: October 2017

Return of the Fly

October 10, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The boundaries of science are pushed to their eery limits in this sequel to the classic, ever-popular The Fly. Here, Philippe, the son of the ill-fated scientist, naively continues […]

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The Fly (1958)

October 9, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This highly influential, terrifying sci-fi classic has one of the most “spine-tingling” (‘The Film Daily’) endings in horror film history! Experimental scientist Andre Delambre (David [Al] Hedison] attempts to […]

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Dawn of the Dead (2004)

October 8, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Packed with more blood, more gore, and more bone-chilling, jaw-dropping thrills, Dawn of the Dead Unrated Director’s Cut is the version too terrifying to be shown in theatres! Starring […]

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Dawn of the Dead (1978): Extended version

October 8, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: When there is no more room in hell, the dead shall walk the earth. This 139-minute edition is often referred to as “The Director’s Cut”, when, in fact, the […]

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Monkey Shines

October 7, 2017by The Thorn 4 Comments

Synopsis: From writer/director George A. Romero, the man who unleashed Night of the Living Dead, comes a “terrific psychological thriller” (L.A. Weekly) that delivers a disturbing message about messing with […]

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Document of the Dead (1989 edit)

October 7, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This amazing documentary highlights the films of the great horror director, George A. Romero. An intimate look at Romero’s creative process this film contains an outstanding collection of interviews […]

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Land of the Dead

October 6, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Starring Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo, Land of the Dead finds humanity’s last remnants battling to survive the unspeakable truth: The ravenous zombie hordes besieging their fortified […]

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Martin

October 5, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: From director George A. Romero comes a dynamic gothic original. Martin is a misunderstood young man who happens to be a vampire… maybe. The sun really just bothers his […]

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Day of the Dead (1985)

October 4, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In this third and final shocker in the legendary trilogy from writer/director George A. Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD), a small group of scientists […]

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The Crazies (1973)

October 3, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Its code name is ‘Trixie,’ an experimental government germ weapon that leaves its victims either dead or irreversibly insane. When the virus is accidentally unleashed in Evans City, Pennsylvania, […]

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Zombi

October 2, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: When there is no more room in hell, the dead shall walk the earth. Running 118 minutes, this edition of ‘Dawn of the Dead’ was edited by producer Dario Argento […]

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Dawn of the Dead (1978)

October 2, 2017by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: In 1968, director George A. Romero brought us NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. It became the definitive horror film of its time. Eleven years later, he would unleash the […]

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Night of the Living Dead (1990)

October 1, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: It’s a new night for terror… and a new dawn in horror movie-making when special-effects genius Tom Savini (creator of the spectacularly gruesome make-up in FRIDAY THE 13TH and […]

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