Hellbound: Hellraiser II 1988 R, 97 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller / Action / Drama / Fantasy aka: Hellraiser II
Director: Tony Randel Cast: Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Kenneth Cranham, Imogen Boorman, Sean Chapman, William Hope, Doug Bradley, Barbie Wilde, Simon Bamford, Nicholas Vince, Oliver Smith, Angus MacInnes, Deborah Joel, James Tillitt, Bradley Lavelle
Kirsty and Tiffany (Ashley Laurence and Clare Higgins) are in BIG trouble when doctor Channard (Kenneth Cranham) opens the gates of Hell, and they are next seen flailing down hospital corridors–the victims of the underworld Cenobite demons.
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Hellraiser 1987 R, 90 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Clive Barker Cast: Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson, Sean Chapman, Oliver Smith, Robert Hines, Leon Davis, Michael Cassidy, Frank(2) Baker, Anthony Allen, Kenneth Nelson, Gay Baynes, Niall Buggy, Oliver Parker, Dave Atkins
Frank (Sean Chapman) is traveling in the Orient when he buys a demonic magic music box, which causes his horrible death. He manages to return to Earth by coming up through the floorboards in his American home, where his half-brother (Andrew Robinson) and family (Claire Higgins and Ashley Laurence) now live. Frank is in search of human blood and flesh–which he needs to be able to look human again. Grizzly, but fun. There are sequels.
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His Double Life 1933 N/R, 63 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Arthur Hopkins Cast: Roland Young, Lillian Gish, Lumsden Hare, Montagu Love, Lucy Beaumont, Charles Richman, Oliver Smith, Philip Tonge, Audrey Ridgewell, Regina DeValet
In this film based on Arnold Bennett's play, Roland Young takes the role of shy artist Priam Farrel whose death is mistakenly reported when the body of his valet is identified as that of Farrel. Going along with the error, Farrel attends his own funeral at Westminster Abbey and then meets and marries spinster Alice (Lillian Gish). But, life happily ever after is not an easy goal to obtain.
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The Wizard of Oz 1939 N/R, 101 min. Genre: Family / Adventure / Musical / Fantasy
Director: Victor Fleming Cast: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, Clara Blandick, Pat Walshe, Terry, Singer Midgets, Rolfe Sedan, Oliver Smith, Harry Wilson
This is the classic movie of Frank Baum's allegory about the plight of the farmers and the question of whether the U.S. should use the gold or silver standard. It is the story of the adventures of Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, who are blown by a tornado from dry, dusty Kansas to the beautiful world of Oz with its yellow brick road (gold) and wise wizard (Federal Government). The fine music was rewarded by Oscars for "Over The Rainbow" as Best Song and for Best Musical Score. The film was nominated for Best Picture, and Judy Garland received an Honorary Award (Miniature Statuette) for Outstanding Juvenile Performance.
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| 1. Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) aka: Hellraiser II
2. Hellraiser (1987)
3. His Double Life (1933)
4. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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