992 So-Bad-They're-Good Movies

Red Nightmare

1962 • 29 min

A man's appreciation for American freedom is shattered when he awakens to discover the United States has been transformed into a Communist state. This short film, narrated by Jack Webb, explores the theory that the Soviet Union recreated American communities…

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After Mein Kampf

1940 • 55 min

Propaganda from the Allied forces, presented through cartoons and newsreels, depicts the ascent of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party to power.

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The Trial of Billy Jack

1974 • 170 min

Following his four-year prison sentence for manslaughter, the Freedom School thrives under Jean Roberts' leadership, offering a unique education encompassing activities from yoga sports to investigative journalism. The school's diverse student body broadcasts sharp political critiques on their own television…

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The Fresh Vegetable Mystery

1939 • 7 min

When Mrs. Mama Carrot discovers her children have been kidnapped, she calls on the Irish-Potato Police to investigate. The police pursue several suspects, but none are the real culprits. Eventually, they uncover a gang of mice in disguise. Cornered, the…

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Leech Wizard

1981 • 92 min

A malevolent wizard attacks a peaceful village with swarms of worms. The worms burrow under the skin, taking over their victims. As the villagers are infected, they transform into violent, sexually aggressive creatures, eventually forming an army to defend the…

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The Beast in Heat

1977 • 86 min

Horror, Thriller, War

In a WWII-occupied European village, SS soldiers brutally torture captured resistance fighters seeking information. Among them is Fraulein Krast, a biologist who subjects the women to horrific experiments, creating a monstrous being to serve her cruel purposes. As Allied forces…

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The Snake Queen

1982 • 82 min

A successful businessman built his wealth by making a deal with Nyi Blorong, a supernatural entity, at the cost of his wife and child. Years later, he tries to appease his daughter by offering her boyfriend as a further sacrifice.…

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Purana Mandir

1984 • 144 min

A privileged young woman discovers a dark family secret: a demonic curse that has haunted her lineage for generations. Determined to uncover the truth, she travels to her paternal village with her lover and his friend.

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Sinister Harvest

1930 • 9 min

This early "shockumentary," seemingly filmed in Egypt, depicts the lives of opium addicts. The film shows the inside of drug dens, and ends with an addict collapsing on a sand dune, followed by a narrator stating the addict has died.…

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The Angry Cid

1983 • 84 min

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid," loves Jimena. However, the Count of Oviedo, her father, challenges him to a duel and is killed. Before dying, the Count curses Rodrigo, saying that if he marries Jimena, he will lose…

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Breast Orgy 2

1972 • 14 min

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The Hungry Snake Woman

1986 • 84 min

Driven by the belief that wealth and power will win him love, a man flees into the wilderness after assaulting his former girlfriend. There, he meets the Snake Queen, who offers him great riches if he pledges his loyalty.

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Treasure of the Moon Goddess

1987 • 90 min

Pop singer Lu is touring Central America with her manager Harold, a boat captain, and their guide Sam, along with Sam’s girlfriend Brandy. They become targets for both a gang and a local tribe because Lu bears a striking resemblance…

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Ghost Chase

1987 • 90 min

Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction

A movie crew chooses a secluded Hollywood mansion for their production, unaware that an ancient household servant's spirit dwells within its grandfather clock. The spirit takes over the body of one of the filmmakers and manipulates the other into a…

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Sextette

1978 • 85 min

On her wedding day to her sixth husband, a famous movie star is unexpectedly pulled into an international political conflict, and things quickly spiral out of control.

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The White Crocodile

1982 • 94 min

In a village along a wide river, a white alligator lives. It attacks and drowns Kadir's daughter, Juleha. However, thanks to Komar, an alligator tamer, Juleha is discovered alive. It turns out the alligator is the spirit of Jafar, a…

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The Intruder

1986 • 88 min

He was beaten, tortured, and his wife was raped and murdered. But they didn't kill him. Alex Trambuan, known as Rambu, is a former police officer now seeking revenge against the entire Colombian drug cartel responsible for his wife's death.…

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The Trap

1985 • 55 min

Jody and her girlfriend Diana plan to get revenge on the woman who broke into their house and frightened Jody.

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Sangkuriang

1982 • 97 min

Dayang Sumba vows to marry whomever picks up her weaving stick, but finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a member of the royal staff.

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The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman

1983 • 90 min

In colonial West Java, the Dutch army stages a martial arts tournament to find a warrior to fight Parmin, a local freedom fighter known as Jaka Sembung. The unlikely champion is a blind swordsman, and the Dutch commander, De Mandes,…

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Street of a Thousand Pleasures

1972 • 76 min

An American scientist foils an assassination attempt on an oil Sheik, who then rewards him by granting him access to his private harem. Inside, nude women invite the scientist to explore them. Has anyone ever left this place untouched?

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The Warrior and the Ninja

1985 • 94 min

After losing a battle, Balung Wesi seeks revenge against Ki Sapu Angin, the teacher of Jaka Sembung, The Warrior. While gathering support to fight the Dutch, The Warrior meets Bajing Ireng, the Black Ninja.

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The Six Thousand Dollar Nigger

1979 • 80 min

Steve, a homeless man, agrees to be part of an experimental drug trial. Unbeknownst to him, the doctor running the trial is a criminal with plans to create an invincible thief. The drug gives Steve superhuman abilities, like those of…

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Merchants of War

1989 • 82 min

Two best-friend commandos, working for the CIA, complete a secret mission successfully. However, their actions draw the attention of a ruthless, fanatical Islamic terrorist, who then targets them for a final confrontation.

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Violent Shit

1989 • 75 min

K. The Butcher Shitter, a deeply disturbed individual with a history of violence, escapes from police custody and begins a series of brutal killings. He murders people in extremely violent and graphic ways.

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The Snake Queen's Wedding

1983 • 90 min

A fierce duel breaks out between Tejo Arum, who loves Nyi Blorong, and King Dewacengkar, as they both vie for her heart. After Tejo Arum is defeated, Nyi Blorong transforms him into a giant, granting him the power to overcome…

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Weasels Rip My Flesh

1979 • 67 min

A NASA spacecraft returning from Venus crashes into the ocean, releasing radioactive materials. A weasel exposed to the radiation transforms into a giant, deadly mutant. This creature begins hunting and killing people in the countryside. A disturbed scientist captures the…

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Enter the Devil

1974 • 92 min

A female art student buys a life-size wooden sculpture of the crucifixion from a deserted church. She then experiences visions of herself being crucified and is subsequently haunted by sexual torment connected to the sculpture coming to life.

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Filth Eating Spirit

1985 • 77 min

A malevolent Krasue, a legendary spirit often depicted as a flying head with entrails hanging down, unleashes chaos.

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Jungle Raiders

1985 • 101 min

A group journeys into an uncharted jungle in pursuit of a fabled ruby.

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Scorpion

1986 • 58 min

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The Omegans

1968 • 85 min

A painter discovers his wife's infidelity with their jungle guide and manipulates them into a dangerous photoshoot in a radioactive river.

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Spookies

1986 • 85 min

Horror

Lost and seeking shelter, a group of travelers stumble upon a remote, unsettling old house. As they explore its confusing rooms, they realize their arrival has awakened a dark presence within. A powerful sorcerer, seeking eternal life for his bride,…

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El águila descalza

1971 • 90 min

A hapless individual creates a superhero costume and uses his bicycle to patrol for crime. His activities draw him into a larger conflict concerning American businesspeople attempting to seize control of local Mexican enterprises.

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The Pace That Kills

1935 • 68 min

A drug dealer fleeing authorities encounters a naive young girl and her brother, and gradually corrupts them, turning them into addicts.

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The Crawling Hand

1963 • 89 min

When a spacecraft explodes in orbit, an astronaut pleads for death. Shortly after, a teenager and his girlfriend discover a severed arm on a deserted beach. The boy brings the arm home, and it unexpectedly comes to life. Soon, the…

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The Tough Guy With the Tricycle

1972 • 106 min

Tonia, the head of an advertising firm, visits Kostas' tavern with an employee. She's taken aback by the rough behavior of the locals and confidently declares she can transform the town's notorious troublemaker into a sophisticated gentleman within days.

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White Crocodile Queen

1988 • 95 min

This Indonesian film features graphic violence, including weapon attacks and crocodile attacks, alongside moments of slapstick comedy. Expect numerous rubber crocodiles, a scene involving urination, a woman giving birth to a crocodile, and a surprisingly enjoyable dance/music video sequence. The…

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The Ultimate Ninja

1986 • 84 min

Evil ninja leader Victor steals the black ninja warrior from Charles but is injured during the theft. Seeking shelter at his friend Roger's home, Victor's power is threatened by Jimmy, a young man seeking revenge for his father's death. Victor…

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The Resurrection of Angel Eyes

1988 • 87 min

Si Mata Malaikat was killed by Si Buta dari Goa Hantu, also known as Badra Mandrawata, and his head was cut off. However, lightning causes him to resurrect without his head, which was taken by Sapu Jagad. After defeating Sapu…

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The Power of the Witch: Real or Imaginary?

1971 • 50 min

This rare documentary, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1970s, explores the subject of witchcraft.

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Get the Terrorists

1987 • 95 min

A radical anti-American group, People For Freedom, engages in bombings and shootings targeting various individuals, with their motivations remaining unclear.

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Run Home Slow

1965 • 75 min

Nell Hagen, a tough cowgirl, seeks revenge for her father Judd's execution. Judd had long controlled their valley until the Native Americans revolted. She's joined by her brothers Ritt and Kirby, who has a physical disability, and their cousin Julie…

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Vegetable House

1985 • 60 min

Vegetable House isn't your typical comedy. Actor/writers Joe Doyle, Ron Dean (of Code of Silence), and Aaron Freeman (America's Political Satirist) push boundaries. The cast features Chicago's top comedy talent, many from the renowned Second City. Expect absurd situations: Brussels…

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Death Raiders

1984 • 80 min

A provincial Governor and his two daughters are kidnapped by the ruthless Karamat and his armed men. After a difficult journey through the jungle, Karamat and his prisoners reach his heavily guarded fortress, a complex of fortified positions and maze-like…

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Cop Game

1988 • 84 min

As the Vietnam War ends, a killer targets the officers of the highly respected Cobra Force. Two secret military police officers are tasked with uncovering the truth. Their investigation takes them from the city of Saigon into the heart of…

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Image of the Beast

1981 • 93 min

This is the third and most prominent film in the Mark IV series of apocalyptic stories based on fundamentalist Christian beliefs. David, a guerrilla fighter, aids persecuted people in escaping. He tries to disrupt a computer system designed to identify…

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The Cut-Throats

1969 • 75 min

Captain Kohler assembles a team of five American soldiers – known as "The Cut-Throats" – for a mission to infiltrate a German stronghold and retrieve battle plans. However, Kohler's true goal is to steal a collection of jewels, looted by…

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The Pilot

1984 • 23 min

Carla is an exceptionally talented break-dancer, but her self-doubt stops her from performing for others. To overcome her fear, she adopts a mask and transforms into "The Pilot."

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Jungle Heat

1988 • 93 min

Two teams of treasure hunters venture into a jungle in search of a legendary lost treasure. Their quest leads them into conflict with dangerous wildlife, violent cannibals, and unexpected romantic connections.

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No Holds Barred

1989 • 93 min • Budget $8M • Box office $16M

Action, Drama

Rip is a top wrestling champion, beloved by millions watching on television. But the landscape changes when Brell, a rising executive at World Television Network, wants Rip to join his company. Rip now faces a difficult choice: remain loyal to…

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Hallucinations

1986 • 60 min

While their mother is at work, three brothers experience disturbing and violent hallucinations. One brother has developmental delays, and another was adopted.

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Flash!

1987 • 59 min

Two drug dealers harass a young woman who they think took pictures of them during a drug transaction.

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The Killer Shrews

1959 • 69 min • Budget $123K • Box office $1M

Horror, Science Fiction

A hurricane leaves a group of survivors stranded on a remote island, where their situation takes a terrifying turn. They discover a doctor secretly performing disturbing genetic experiments, creating miniature humans. These experiments have also resulted in giant, ravenous shrews.…

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Digital Dreams

1983 • 72 min

This film blends documentary and observational footage to explore the life, relationships, and music of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. Following his departure from the band in 1981, Wyman attempted to forge a solo musical path, a process depicted here…

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Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger

1982 • 95 min

Dragon Kong, winner of a martial arts competition held by a wealthy man, faces his most perilous challenge yet. The millionaire's beautiful daughter, Susan, has been kidnapped by a Ninja group led by Tiger So, a renowned expert in Ninjitsu.…

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Stalked!

1986 • 55 min

A deeply troubled man abducts women and subjects them to a brutal regime of control, effectively enslaving them.

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Hammerhead

1987 • 90 min

A detective's pursuit of his friend's killer leads him to the Caribbean, where he becomes caught in a complex network of corruption and further violence.

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Star Worms II: Attack of the Pleasure Pods

1985 • 90 min

Jessup is exiled to the Star Prison, a dangerous planet where he must conceal his identity. There, he and other prisoners are forced to mine treacherous rivers for Fire Gems – a vital ingredient for the ruling Evil Empire's hallucinogenic…

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Split

1989 • 105 min

A man is fleeing from a pervasive surveillance agency.

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Ninja, the Violent Sorceror

1987 • 90 min

A killer teams up with Chinese vampires to fight the ghost of a deceased gambling lord's wife and the gambling lord's surviving brother. The film is a compilation, combining existing footage from "The Stunning Gambling" (Taiwan) with newly shot scenes.

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Witchfinder

1989 • 65 min

In a modern world, a witch hunter sentences beautiful women accused of Satanism to death by hanging, burning, drowning, electrocution, and decapitation. There is no way for them to escape. This film was one of WAVE's first productions, released in…

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Ninja Dragon

1986 • 85 min

In 1930s Shanghai, the Furious Fox and Black Eagle gangs clash for control of the city. Amidst the relentless violence, only the Ninja Dragon stands between them and complete destruction. This film is a Hong Kong-style adaptation of the 1982…

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The Ninja Squad

1986 • 85 min

The future of the Ninja Empire hangs in the balance as the master Ninja and his student face Ivan the Red, a ruthless Ninja seeking power. With the police unable to intervene, the young student must unleash his extraordinary fighting…

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Revolt

1986 • 72 min

Rand Martin is the drug runner who decides to fight back against his powerful boss, a ruthless crime boss. He plans to exact revenge, paying back his employer with escalating acts of retribution. To achieve his goal, the former drug…

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Future Force

1989 • 84 min

In the future, a police officer must protect a reporter who has uncovered information about a group of rogue cops. This group views her as a threat because they believe she knows too much.

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The Wild Women of Wongo

1959 • 72 min

On the tropical island of Wongo, a tribe of beautiful women discovers that the other side of the island is home to a tribe of handsome men. They also learn of a tribe of malevolent ape-men who are plotting a…

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Alabama's Ghost

1973 • 96 min

A nightclub janitor finds the belongings of a magician and begins using them to perform magic himself, quickly gaining popularity. But manipulating otherworldly secrets comes with a cost. He soon faces voodoo, vampires, and a vengeful ghost seeking retribution.

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Mystics in Bali

1981 • 85 min

Mystery, Horror

In Bali, Cathy joins her lover on a research trip to study black magic. They encounter the queen of the Leák cult, a shapeshifting woman who drinks blood. The island's atmosphere turns eerie as Cathy becomes caught in dark forces…

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Kung Fu Wonder Child

1986 • 90 min

An evil wizard steals the spirit essence of a clan leader, and a young Kung Fu expert must team up with her friends to rescue him.

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Cross Mission

1988 • 90 min

General Romero, the leader of a small Latin American nation, demonstrates drug eradication efforts to the United Nations by staging public marijuana crop burnings. Once the inspectors depart, Romero resumes his illegal drug production and shipments. When his trusted aide…

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The Beach Girls and the Monster

1965 • 70 min

A young girl is killed at the beach in Malibu. Professor Otto Lindsay believes the cause is a mutated fish. However, his son Richard, a close friend of the victim, suspects a deranged person targeting him and his friends. Soon,…

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Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli

1971

A young woman with a passion for singing and dancing faces an unwanted arranged marriage.

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Eternal Forest

1936 • 75 min

Ewiger Wald explores the enduring connection between the German people and their ancestral forests, spanning from the Neolithic period through to the era of National Socialism. The film depicts a deep, symbiotic relationship between the forest and the people who…

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Topo Gigio and the Missile War

1967 • 92 min

This film blends live-action footage with scenes featuring Topo Gigio, the beloved animated Italian rubber mouse.

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Force: Five

1981 • 96 min

A skilled martial artist assembles a group of fellow fighters for a mission: to rescue a senator's daughter. She is being held on an island by the ruthless leader of a fanatical religious cult.

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The Toughest Man in the World

1984 • 120 min

In his first TV movie as a lead, Mr. T plays a tough, stern nightclub bouncer with a hidden soft side. He unexpectedly gets involved with a group of young people when he's tricked into running a local youth center.

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Run Coyote Run

1987 • 72 min

Anne, a psychic detective for Interpol, investigates a murder while being pursued by dangerous individuals she recognizes and by the FBI, who are after a compromising audio cassette. The film, completed in 1987, remained unreleased until its rediscovery in 2014…

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century

1977 • 96 min

Industry mogul Morgan Hunnicut hires Professor Wassermann to head an expedition studying a giant Yeti frozen in ice off Newfoundland. Hunnicut plans to exploit the prehistoric creature for his multinational company's branding – a decision that proves disastrous.

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Diamonds of Kilimandjaro

1983 • 95 min

A team of explorers journeys to a remote African tribe in search of a diamond treasure and a woman who disappeared years prior, only to become revered as the tribe's goddess.

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Thunder Run

1985 • 84 min

A ruthless group of nuclear terrorists targets America's atomic weapons research. Truck driver Charlie Morrison takes a desperate gamble, agreeing to a suicide mission to lure them into an ambush with a shipment of highly dangerous plutonium. He then races…

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The Party at Kitty and Stud's

1970 • 67 min

Stud's life is consumed by sex, a passion shared with his unconventional friends and his girlfriend Kitty, who prefers strong, masculine men.

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Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?

1970 • 47 min

This live-action short film explores American car culture in the late 1960s, employing experimental filmmaking techniques. The story follows a teenager's struggles to earn a driver's license. Overcoming driver's education is just the beginning; he must then pass his driving…

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The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984 • 55 min

Driven by a belief that life should be exciting, Paul embarks on a quest to find proof of Trolls. He's determined to prove their existence.

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Miami Connection

1987 • 87 min

Action, Crime, Music

In a world where rock musicians and ninjas exist in surprising overlap, a martial arts band with a love for music finds themselves in conflict with a motorcycle ninja gang. This gang has infiltrated Florida's drug trade. The film follows…

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Signal 30

1959 • 28 min

This film from Highway Safety Films shows the devastating consequences of accidents caused by careless driving. Filmed at real crash sites, it features graphic, close-up images of victims and is part of a series designed for driver education.

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Blazing Battle

1983 • 90 min

An Indonesian war film depicting events during the Japanese occupation of World War II.

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The Man with Two Heads

1972 • 89 min

A scientist in London develops a serum from a brain linked to a mass murder. The serum dramatically transforms him from his kind nature into a ruthless, violent persona.

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Hostage

1983 • 93 min

This is the true story of a woman in 1980s Australia who discovers her husband is secretly a member of the Nazi party. Her life is irrevocably shattered.

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The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant

1971 • 87 min

Dr. Roger Girard, a wealthy scientist, is experimenting with head transplants. His caretaker's son, Danny, is physically grown but mentally childlike. When a dangerous killer breaks into Girard's home, he kills Danny's father before being shot. Disturbed by the loss,…

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Night of the Living Babes

1987 • 60 min

Two men searching for a brothel unexpectedly encounter a group of attractive female zombies.

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Double Agent 73

1974 • 73 min

Drug lord Toplar is overwhelming the city with cheap heroin. Agent 99 gets close to uncovering his identity but manages to whisper a crucial clue before being silenced. Agent Jane (Agent 73) is then assigned the task of finding Toplar,…

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Demon Monkey

1988 • 82 min

A biology research team, headed by Johan Giru and his wife Sofia, travels to Lavayetty Island. There, they discover horrifying, decaying monkeys infested with worms, a secluded indigenous tribe, and a mysterious supernatural entity.

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Centrespread

1981 • 82 min

In a near-future society defined by rigid social classes and violence confined to media, a photographer known for his provocative blend of sex and violence is tasked with finding a new model. His assignment: someone whose youthful appearance can revitalize…

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Evil Clutch

1988 • 79 min

A monstrous creature can transform into a beautiful woman, unleashing a visually stunning display of horror. For years, this creature has terrorized a small village, instilling fear in the peaceful residents. This terrifying woman has a powerful, sensual hunger, and…

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Grunt! The Wrestling Movie

1985 • 90 min

A documentary crew investigates the story of a professional wrestler who vanished and has seemingly reappeared in the ring with a new identity.

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Psycho from Texas

1975 • 89 min

A hired gun, hardened by a difficult upbringing, is tasked with kidnapping a wealthy oil baron by a local businessman. After the baron escapes, the hitman must pursue him while simultaneously dealing with unresolved matters.

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Dark Mission: Flowers of Evil

1988 • 85 min

A CIA agent goes undercover as a journalist and journeys to South America. His objective: dismantle a powerful drug cartel.

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Devil's Harvest

1942 • 52 min

A detective investigates those corrupting the country's young people with marijuana.

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Hoch der Lambeth Valk

1941 • 2 min

This 1941 Ministry of Information film uses the melody of "The Lambeth Walk," a well-known song from the musical *Me and My Girl*, to deliver its message. It is a propaganda film.

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