Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J Ackerman (born Forrest James Ackerman; November 24, 1916 – December 4, 2008) was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom, a leading expert on science fiction and fantasy films, and acknowledged as the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia. He was based in Los Angeles, California. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Forrest J Ackerman", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

  • Title: Forrest J. Ackerman
  • Popularity: 1.26
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1916-11-24
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: Forrest James Ackerman, Forest J. Ackerman, Forrest Ackerman, Forry J. Ackerman, Forry Ackerman
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Forrest J. Ackerman Movies

  • 1992
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    Braindead

    Braindead

    7.399 1992 HD

    When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town...

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  • 2006
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    Vampira: The Movie

    Vampira: The Movie

    7.5 2006 HD

    Vampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show business and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years...

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  • 1991
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    My Lovely Monster

    My Lovely Monster

    1 1991 HD

    A silent film character is stuck in a German theater and wants to return to his film.

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  • 1985
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    Beach Blanket Bloodbath

    Beach Blanket Bloodbath

    7 1985 HD

    Segment from Sleazemania Strikes Back

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  • 1997
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    Hollywood Rated 'R'

    Hollywood Rated 'R'

    5.1 1997 HD

    A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach...

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  • 1981
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    The Howling

    The Howling

    6.555 1981 HD

    After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they...

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  • 1995
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    Dinosaur Valley Girls

    Dinosaur Valley Girls

    5.5 1995 HD

    Haunted by recurring dreams of Hea-Thor, a gorgeous cavegirl,and a menacing Allosaurus, action-movie star Tony Markham soon finds himself...

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  • 2006
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    I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies

    I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies

    1 2006 HD

    From 1953 to 1969, Don Glut made amateur movies. Shot on 16mm, these films became "legendary" throughout the world.

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  • 1988
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    Return of the Living Dead Part II

    Return of the Living Dead Part II

    6.325 1988 HD

    A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin gas into the air, causing the dead to once again...

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  • 1966
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    Queen of Blood

    Queen of Blood

    5.3 1966 HD

    A spaceship is sent to Mars after an alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor, but when a crew member is found drained of blood...

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  • 1992
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    Innocent Blood

    Innocent Blood

    6.1 1992 HD

    Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her victims, a violent mob boss, she bites off more than...

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  • 2001
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    The Vampire Hunters Club

    The Vampire Hunters Club

    1 2001 HD

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  • 1987
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    Evil Spawn

    Evil Spawn

    3.6 1987 HD

    Microbes are brought back to earth via a space probe from Venus. A scientist is using them in experiments on aging, but dies before the work is...

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  • 1990
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    Hard to Die

    Hard to Die

    6.2 1990 HD

    While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings....

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  • 1988
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    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

    6.2 1988 HD

    A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Siedow.

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  • 2005
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    The Naked Monster

    The Naked Monster

    4 2005 HD

    Using soundtracks and extensive footage from many old movies, this spoof/homage of 1950's science-fiction films brings back many favorite actors from...

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  • 1992
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    Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

    Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

    6.9 1992 HD

    A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers...

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  • 1976
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    Hollywood Boulevard

    Hollywood Boulevard

    5.7 1976 HD

    A Midwestern ingenue arrives in Hollywood to try her luck as an actress. An incompetent agent hooks her up with a production company which...

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  • 2006
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    Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

    Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

    8.2 2006 HD

    A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attraction in Bristol, Connecticut -- now the...

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  • 1982
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    The Aftermath

    The Aftermath

    4.1 1982 HD

    After a lengthy space mission, two astronauts (Steve Barkett and Larry Latham) return to an Earth transformed by nuclear war. As renegade gangs and...

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  • 1964
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    The Time Travelers

    The Time Travelers

    5 1964 HD

    Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbearable future.

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  • 2007
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    Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

    Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

    7.8 2007 HD

    Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his...

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  • 2010
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    The Dead Undead

    The Dead Undead

    3.9 2010 HD

    Good Vampires battle Zombie Vampires while trying to hide their own identity and prevent the infection from spreading.

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  • 2003
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    Frazetta: Painting with Fire

    Frazetta: Painting with Fire

    6.4 2003 HD

    A documentary on the life of painter Frank Frazetta, who revolutionized science fiction, fantasy and comic art with breathtaking realistic paintings...

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  • 2009
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    Red Velvet

    Red Velvet

    3.9 2009 HD

    A man and a young woman have a chance encounter at a laundry mat which leads to a story about a birthday party where everyone has been killed by a...

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  • 2001
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    Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

    Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

    7 2001 HD

    Hollywood is a town of tinsel and glamour; but there is another Hollywood, a place where maverick independent exploitation filmmakers went toe to toe...

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  • 1973
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    Schlock

    Schlock

    5.6 1973 HD

    A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating...

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  • 1999
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    Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique

    Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique

    1 1999 HD

    Larry Wessel presents darkest Hollywood and explores some of tinsel town's most grisly tragedies, including the murders of Sharon Tate and The Black...

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  • 2001
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    The Double-D Avenger

    The Double-D Avenger

    3.4 2001 HD

    Three of the biggest and bustiest Russ Meyer stars - Kitten Natividad, Haji, and Raven De La Croix - make a comeback in 'The Double-D Avenger,' the...

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  • 2006
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    The Sci-Fi Boys

    The Sci-Fi Boys

    7 2006 HD

    Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to...

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  • 1996
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    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    10 1996 HD

    A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are...

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  • 2006
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    American Scary

    American Scary

    7.6 2006 HD

    A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.

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  • 2004
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    Skinned Deep

    Skinned Deep

    4.1 2004 HD

    An ordinary family goes on a trip by car, but their car breaks down. The dutiful father of the family immediately sets off to get help and seems to...

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  • 1991
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    Nudist Colony of the Dead

    Nudist Colony of the Dead

    4.071 1991 HD

    Judge Rhinehole orders the Sunny Buttocks Nudist Camp closed down as an affront to the community. The members of the camp enter into a suicide pact,...

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  • 1999
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    Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

    Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

    7 1999 HD

    Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s. All the monsters that scared...

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  • 1994
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    Hollywood Goes Ape!

    Hollywood Goes Ape!

    6 1994 HD

    A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.

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  • 1987
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    Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

    Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

    1 1987 HD

    Documentary showing how dinosaurs have been used in films. Trailers and scenes from moving about or with dinosaurs are shown.

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  • 2007
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    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

    9 2007 HD

    Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with...

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  • 1986
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    King Kong! The Living Legend

    King Kong! The Living Legend

    1 1986 HD

    Documentary special to promote the release of King Kong Lives, the grand opening of the King Kong attraction at Universal theme park, as well as a...

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  • 2013
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    The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

    The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

    6 2013 HD

    Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of life including doctors and nurses who have seen spirit...

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  • 1983
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    Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

    Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

    8 1983 HD

    Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.

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  • 2014
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    Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

    Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

    6 2014 HD

    From THINGS to BODY SNATCHERS to CREATURES FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, sci-fi monsters dominated 1950s horror. Take a ride to an era of drive-ins, Red...

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  • 1971
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    Dracula vs. Frankenstein

    Dracula vs. Frankenstein

    4.6 1971 HD

    Dracula conspires with a mad doctor to resurrect the Frankenstein Monster.

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  • 1997
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    Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

    Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

    1 1997 HD

    Documentary about the creator of Dianetics and Scientology, featuring some of the people who knew him intimately.

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  • 1962
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    It Came from Alpha Centauri

    It Came from Alpha Centauri

    1 1962 HD

    An alien creature has traveled to Earth. What destruction will it cause.

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  • 1962
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    Tyran the Terrible

    Tyran the Terrible

    1 1962 HD

    American horror short from 1962.

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  • 1995
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    Bikini Drive-In

    Bikini Drive-In

    5.3 1995 HD

    Kim Taylor inherits her grandfather's drive-in theatre. She must raise $25,000 over one weekend or the bank will take the property from her. She...

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  • 2006
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    Scarlet Moon

    Scarlet Moon

    2 2006 HD

    The year is 2030 and the goal is to locate the Scarlet Moon. A fist sized red jewel that is said to hold the power to control the world, loosely tied...

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  • 2014
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    Uncle Forry's Ackermansions

    Uncle Forry's Ackermansions

    7 2014 HD

    Forrest J. "Forry" Ackerman was a fixture in the science fiction and horror scene for as long as anyone can remember. Having picked up a sci-fi...

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  • 2006
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    Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist

    Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist

    8 2006 HD

    Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist is a story about one of the fathers of modern rocketry and a founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)...

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  • 2005
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    Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes

    Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes

    10 2005 HD

    A gay attorney uses his newfound powers to thwart a mad scientist.

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  • 1993
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    Dinosaur Movies

    Dinosaur Movies

    5 1993 HD

    Dinosaurs Vs. Apes: DINOSAUR MOVIES and HOLLYWOOD GOES APE! have been hailed as the definitive documentaries on the prehistoric and anthropoid...

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  • 1991
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    Hooray for Horrorwood

    Hooray for Horrorwood

    8 1991 HD

    Forrest J. Ackerman styles himself as the number-one fan of science fiction and horror movies, and he has the collection to back it up: more than...

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  • 1990
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    The Alien Within

    The Alien Within

    1 1990 HD

    After having a feud with director Kenneth J. Hall, producer Fred Olen Ray hired Ted Newsom to shoot brand new footage (on video) to weave in with...

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  • 1991
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    Shock Cinema: Volume Two

    Shock Cinema: Volume Two

    3.5 1991 HD

    Hour long documentary features interviews with filmmakers, actors and others who work low budget movies.

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  • 1994
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    Ceremony

    Ceremony

    2 1994 HD

    An angel was cast out of heaven and dispatched to Earth 1400 years ago. The angel was made a slave of the devil and was sent forth to terrorize...

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  • 1987
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    Drive-In Madness

    Drive-In Madness

    6 1987 HD

    A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

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  • 1989
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    Transylvania Twist

    Transylvania Twist

    5.1 1989 HD

    The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should have never been checked out by the Evil Count Orlock...

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  • 1997
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    Future War

    Future War

    2.366 1997 HD

    A runaway human slave from Earth's future escapes to the present day.

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  • 1998
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    Universal Horror

    Universal Horror

    7.2 1998 HD

    A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the 1930s and 1940s.

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  • 1989
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    The Laughing Dead

    The Laughing Dead

    3.2 1989 HD

    A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins, decide to stop in a Mexican village on the eve of the Day...

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  • 1970
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    Equinox

    Equinox

    5.1 1970 HD

    Due to their possession of an ancient mystic book, four friends are attacked by a demon while on a picnic and find themselves pitched into a world of...

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  • 1996
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    Vampirella

    Vampirella

    4 1996 HD

    Dark, mysterious and sensual, Vampirella (Talisa Soto) is a princess from the Planet Drakulon. Like all vampires, she needs blood to live, but she...

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  • 1989
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    The Wizard of Speed and Time

    The Wizard of Speed and Time

    6.2 1989 HD

    A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he...

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  • 1995
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    Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

    Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

    3.7 1995 HD

    Among the finalists for "Centerfold Of The Year" are Angel and her spiteful rival Betty. However, no one is aware of Angel's involvement in a secret...

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  • 1986
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    Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

    Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

    8.2 1986 HD

    Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.

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  • 1988
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    Curse of the Queerwolf

    Curse of the Queerwolf

    5.2 1988 HD

    After being bitten by what he thinks is a transvestite, Larry starts having nightmares about hillbillies, ominous visits from an old gypsy woman, and...

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  • 1983
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    Michael Jackson's Thriller

    Michael Jackson's Thriller

    8.2 1983 HD

    A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde of bloody-thirsty zombies. On top of the success of...

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  • 1985
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    Sleazemania Strikes Back

    Sleazemania Strikes Back

    4 1985 HD

    A compilation tape featuring trailers for and footage from low-budget sci-fi and exploitation films. This entry features Forbidden Adventure,...

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  • 1994
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    That Little Monster

    That Little Monster

    3.1 1994 HD

    A young teenage girl is hired by a strange couple to watch their baby for the night. What the babysitter doesn't know is how strange the couple is,...

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  • 2005
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    Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction

    Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction

    1 2005 HD

    Science-fiction art is spotlighted in this documentary.

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  • 2011
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    Second Unit

    Second Unit

    1 2011 HD

    The second unit crew of a low budget action film bicker over a woman while shooting benign establishing shots in Hollywood.

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  • 1983
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    Scalps

    Scalps

    4 1983 HD

    Silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. Unfortunately, one of them becomes possessed by...

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  • 1948
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    The Winner's Circle

    The Winner's Circle

    1 1948 HD

    A Thoroughbred makes the long journey from initial training and workout to ultimate triumph as a champion horse.

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  • 2000
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    Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

    Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

    6.5 2000 HD

    Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and celebrated for his horror films, becomes the...

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  • 1999
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    Keepers of the Frame

    Keepers of the Frame

    10 1999 HD

    An exploration of film preservation and restoration in the United States.

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  • 2012
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    Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society

    Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society

    1 2012 HD

    The story of the Cacophony Society. This documentary follows their evolution from the San Francisco Suicide Club - 1977, the exploits of SF...

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  • 2008
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    The Boneyard Collection

    The Boneyard Collection

    5.4 2008 HD

    A quirky anthology, consisting of four separate short films connected by host segments. The first one, BOOGIE WITH THE UNDEAD, has an all girl rock...

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  • 2013
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    The Life After Death Project

    The Life After Death Project

    6 2013 HD

    A fascinating quest for proof of life after death -- a true-life enigma that begins with one small, odd incident and mushrooms into a huge scientific...

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  • 2006
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    Working with a Master: John Landis

    Working with a Master: John Landis

    1 2006 HD

    Short documentary about John Landis and his horror works.

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  • 2005
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    Ringers: Lord of the Fans

    Ringers: Lord of the Fans

    6.3 2005 HD

    'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the...

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  • 2010
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    Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

    Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

    2 2010 HD

    A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Charles Beaumont was responsible for penning some of...

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  • 1995
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    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    9 1995 HD

    Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the...

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  • 1986
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    Lugosi: The Forgotten King

    Lugosi: The Forgotten King

    1 1986 HD

    A one hour documentary on the life of one of Hollywood's neglected horror icons, hosted by fear fan extraordinare Forrest J Ackerman & interviews...

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  • 1987
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    Amazon Women on the Moon

    Amazon Women on the Moon

    5.936 1987 HD

    Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird...

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  • 1991
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    My Lovely Monster

    My Lovely Monster

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1983
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    Filmgore

    Filmgore

    7 1983 HD

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  • 1996
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    Vampirella

    Vampirella

    4 1996 HD

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  • 1991
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    Hooray for Horrorwood

    Hooray for Horrorwood

    8 1991 HD

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  • 1967
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    Mad Monster Party?

    Mad Monster Party?

    6.5 1967 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

    The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

    7.7 1974 HD

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  • 1989
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    Prisoners of Gravity

    Prisoners of Gravity

    5.7 1989 HD

    Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction,...

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  • 1999
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    Cult Movies TV

    Cult Movies TV

    1 1999 HD

    In 1999, Cult Movies TV was inspired in part by two earlier video documentaries that Copner and Barnett produced, Bela Lugosi Then And Now and On The...

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