HorroRated preview artThe Mutilator1984
The Mutilator
1984 · MovieAn unapologetic VHS-era slasher packed with inventive practical effects and entertaining kills.
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HorroRated preview artMessiah of Evil1973
Messiah of Evil
1973 · MovieDreamlike, unsettling, and one of horror’s most overlooked psychological masterpieces.
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Stage Fright
1987 · MovieA stylish Italian slasher with gorgeous set pieces, giallo flair, and some of the most creative kills of the ’80s.
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