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Diary of a Madman

August 12, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Vincent Price turns in a classic performance as a sculptor, possessed by an evil spirit, who hires a model (Nancy Kovack) to pose for him – then learns thereafter […]

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Suor Emanuelle

August 9, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In this most unorthodox entry in the series, Emanuelle (the breathtaking Laura Gemser) has renounced her life of lust to become a cloistered nun. But when she is assigned […]

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4D Man

August 8, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Robert Lansing has the title role in this effective thriller as a man to whom locked doors have no meaning – the 4D Man! Scientific whiz Tony Nelson (James […]

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Evil Empire, vol. 1

August 6, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Politics is war without bloodshed. War is politics with bloodshed. We’re often introduced to totalitarian establishments with pundits already fully in power and it’s up to our hero to […]

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House of 1,000 Dolls

August 5, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Two professional illusionists Felix Manderville (Vincent Price, Madhouse) and his wife Rebecca (Martha Hyer, Houseboat) help abduct unsuspecting female victims with their magic tricks for an international ring of […]

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Erotique

August 4, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: An Erotic Journey as Seen Through the Eyes of Women. Four leading and award-winning international filmmakers create a highly charged anthology or erotic short films told from a female […]

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Emanuelle in America

August 2, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The stunning Laura Gemser stars as Emanuelle, the fearless fashion photographer and investigative photojournalist whose thirst for adventure is matched only by her insatiable erotic hunger. But when Emanuelle […]

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Punk Rock Jesus

July 30, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: J2 causes both outrage and adulation. Religious zealots either love or hate the show, angry politicians worry about its influence on the nation, and members of the scientific community […]

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Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs

July 29, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Horror legend Mario Bava (Black Sabbath) directs this hilarious sequel to Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine featuring international superstar duo of Ciccio and Franco (Franco Franchi and Ciccio […]

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Keetje Tippel

July 26, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Controversial Story Of One Woman’s Sexual Revolution In 19th century Holland, beautiful young Keetje Tippel (Monique Van de Ven) and her family move to Amsterdam in search of […]

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Pretty Baby

July 24, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Internationally acclaimed director Louis Malle has taken a taboo subject – child prostitution – and created in Pretty Baby a film of humanity and beauty. E.J. Bellocq (Keith Carradine) […]

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Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

July 22, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Beware – this band of bikini-clad cuties is licensed to kill… with comedy! Featuring Vincent Price in “the most unusual and amusing role of his career” (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner) […]

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Mustang

July 21, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: It’s the beginning of the summer. In a village in the north of Turkey, Lale and her four sisters come home from school, innocently playing with boys. The supposed […]

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