Horror movies are so timeless and versatile because they can take place across a variety of prefs and periods.
He is the quintessential vampire, first appearing in an 1897 novel byBram Stoker.
In fact, most make up their plotlines but end up using the same character.
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EnterBram Stoker’s Dracula, a movie by renowned filmmakerFrancis Ford Coppolathat seeks to actually adapt the novel properly.
It’s got a little bit of everything without ever feeling like it’s doing too much.
This action-horror flick takes place during the French Revolution, near the end of the 18th century.
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Luckily, this was just a legend, and no known evidence of such a creature actually exists.
Despite his lust for vengeance, he finds it difficult to track down the one who murdered his daughter.
It is spectacular and criminally underrated.
Still,The Othersremains a fan-favorite when it comes to ghost movies, especially ones with a historical setting.
Genius and criminally underrated,In My Mother’s Skinis atextbook example of both historical horror and folk horror.
Witchfinder Generalmakes effective use of a teeny-tiny budget, gradually rising to cult status among the horror community.
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The movie makeseffective use of a teeny-tiny budget, gradually rising to cult status among the horror community.
Still,Witchfinder Generalexcels as a showcase for the iconic Vincent Price, who arguably delivers his finest performance.
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