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Tag: set in the 80s

  • Malevolent

    Malevolent

    Malevolent… a little life added to a common plot idea by the performances in the film. Shortly before Florence Pugh became a big name, she did this horror film that more or less went straight to Netflix. It’s kind of amusing that, while it’s a UK production, Pugh is still playing an American (which she…

  • Demons 2

    Demons 2

    Demons 2… don’t worry about it making sense… it’s an Italian horror film. Here’s the thing: Italian horror is a thing of its own, especially in the 80s. So much of it is more about spectacle over substance. And there’s plenty of spectacle to be had here. At least by 80s standards. This film garnered…