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Tag Archives: Suspense

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

December 28, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: They say love and money don’t mix, but you can’t blame Harry Lockhart for trying. He’s been whisked from a life of petty crime to Hollywood, where he’ll audition […]

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A Christmas Horror Story

December 23, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: It’s the season of joy, peace, and goodwill… unless you live in Bailey Downs. Last Christmas Eve, two teens came to a grisly end in a school basement. Now, […]

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Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland

December 21, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Joe Hill’s New York Times bestselling novel, NOS4A2, introduced readers to the terrifying funhouse world of Christmasland and the mad man who rules there: Charlie Talent Manx III. Now, […]

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Literature

Krampus

December 19, 2016by The Thorn 1 Comment

Synopsis: When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed […]

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Film

Houppeland

December 18, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Just imagine celebrating Christmas on every day that the good Lord creates, and even on the ones He does not. Funny hats, serpentines and confetti as you like it. […]

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Literature

The Innkeepers

December 15, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Some guests never check out. After over one hundred years of service, The Yankee Pedlar Inn is shutting its doors for good. The last remaining employees – Claire (Sara […]

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Film

Vanishing on 7th Street

December 8, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Stay in the light… Vanishing On 7th Street taps into one of humankind’s most primal anxieties: fear of the dark. An unexplained blackout plunges the city of Detroit into […]

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Film

Torture Garden

December 1, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A special sideshow torture exhibit has the power, according to showman Dr. Diablo, to warn people of evil in their futures. As skeptical customers are shown the greed and […]

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Film

Interstellar

November 29, 2016by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: From director Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy) comes the story of a team of pioneers undertaking the most important mission in human history. Academy Award winner Matthew […]

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Film

Blood Rage

November 24, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: What do you get if you combine Thanksgiving, American TV star Louise Lasser (Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman), killer 80s synths and some truly gruesome special effects courtesy of Ed […]

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Film

Bug

November 17, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A lonely waitress with a tragic past, Agnes rooms in a run-down motel, living in fear of her abusive ex-husband. But when Agnes begins romance with Peter, an eccentric […]

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Film

Arachnophobia

November 10, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Everyone is afraid of something…for Dr. Ross Jennings, his phobia is downright embarrassing. But when he moves his family to a small town, the one thing that bugs him […]

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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

November 7, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: When a platoon of Korean War G.I.s is captured, they somehow end up at a ladies’ garden club party. Or do they? Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra) can’t remember. […]

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