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Prelude to /slash #8: The ABCs of Death

Posted on September 16, 2014 by cornholio1980

The ABCs of Death USA/NZ 2012 Written by a whole bunch of people Directed by even more people While I have nothing against anthology-films in general, I was very sceptic about this one. 26 short films about death, each 4 … Continue reading →

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Prelude to /slash #7: Sien nui yau wan (A Chinese Ghost Story)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by cornholio1980

Sien nui yau wan (A Chinese Ghost Story) Hong Kong 1987 Written by Gai Chi Yuen Directed by Siu-Tung Ching After an absolutely brilliant, gloriously shot and beautifully looking prologue that for me also was the best part of the … Continue reading →

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Prelude to /slash #6: God Told Me To

Posted on September 14, 2014 by cornholio1980

Gold Told Me To USA 1976 Written by Larry Cohen Directed by Larry Cohen It’s now been more than 24 hours since I’ve seen it, and I’m still not sure what to make of it – which makes writing a … Continue reading →

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Prelude to /slash #5: Near Dark

Posted on September 13, 2014 by cornholio1980

Near Dark USA 1987 Written by Kathryn Bigelow & Eric Red Directed by Kathryn Bigelow “Near Dark” is as 80s as 80s-movies get. The blueish color palette, the synthesizer-soundtrack, the costumes, the atmosphere… it lives and breathes the 80s. As … Continue reading →

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Prelude to /slash #4: Profondo Rosso (Deep Red)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by cornholio1980

Profondo Rosso (Deep Red)) Italy 1975 Written by Dario Argento & Bernardino Zapponi Directed by Dario Argento Maybe it was my heightened expectations after “Suspiria”, but I wasn’t that taken with “Profondo Rosso”. It’s a decent movie and I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Prelude to /slash #2: Suspiria

Posted on September 10, 2014 by cornholio1980

Suspiria Italy 1977 Written by Dario Argento & Daria Nicolodi Directed by Dario Argento Dario Argento was the guest at this years /slash 1/2-festival in May. However, I hadn’t actually seen any of his movies yet at that time (I … Continue reading →

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