124 Made-For-TV Horror Films

The Night Stalker

1972 • 74 min • Budget $450K

Mystery, Horror, Thriller

Reporter Carl Kolchak investigates a series of strange murders in Las Vegas, leading him to suspect a vampire. His investigation pushes him into dangerous territory, but his editor doubts him and the police dismiss his concerns. Kolchak persists, determined to…

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Are You in the House Alone?

1978 • 96 min

A typical high school student's life is shattered when she is violently attacked. Soon after, she starts receiving disturbing messages and unsettling calls from an unknown individual, forcing Gail to confront the realization that her ordeal is far from over.

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Locusts

1974 • 74 min

Locusts appear on the horizon near a Midwestern town, threatening to destroy the area's crops. The townspeople must find a way to destroy or divert the swarm before it devastates their livelihoods.

4.8

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Alice Cooper: The Nightmare

1975 • 66 min

In a dreamlike sequence inspired by Alice Cooper's "Welcome to My Nightmare," Steven is drawn into a bizarre fantasy world, where he is guided by the very spirit of his own nightmare.

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Song of the Succubus

1975 • 74 min

A rock band's frontman is tormented by the spirit of a singer who died by suicide around the year 2000.

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7.2

Satan's School for Girls

1973 • 78 min

Mystery, Horror, TV Movie

'Satan's School for Girls' follows Beth Hammersmith as she investigates the truth behind her sister's death at the isolated Fallbridge College for Girls. Enrolling under a false name, Beth discovers the school is a front for a coven of witches…

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How Awful About Allan

1970 • 74 min

Following a long stay in a mental institution, a troubled man returns home to live with his sister. However, a secretive new houseguest may have deadly intentions.

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Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby

1976 • 100 min

Baby Adrian has grown up and is now estranged from his mother. He's struggling with dark, supernatural forces and desperately trying to escape Satan.

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Cry for the Strangers

1982 • 97 min

Seeking tranquility, psychiatrist Brad Russell and his wife relocate to the secluded coastal town of Clark's Harbor. However, the residents are unwelcoming, and each storm brings a new, unexplained death. Is there a connection to an old Native American legend…

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4.7

Doctor Franken

1980 • 100 min

Horror, Science Fiction, Drama

Robert Vaughn plays a driven New York surgeon who secretly brings pieces of his experimental research home to reconstruct the body of an unknown patient. This person is made from organs taken from different donors – a disturbing puzzle he…

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5.2

It's Alive

1969 • 80 min

A farmer locks three people in a cave with his pet prehistoric monster.

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The Night Strangler

1973 • 90 min

TV Movie, Horror, Mystery

In Seattle, seasoned reporter Carl Kolchak takes a new job at a local newspaper after being fired from Las Vegas. He quickly becomes involved in a series of strange murders. This is no ordinary killer; for a century, every 21…

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7.3

Scream of the Wolf

1974 • 78 min

A seasoned big-game hunter returns to the field to hunt a deadly wolf. As he pursues the creature, he grows increasingly convinced that he's not dealing with a wolf at all, but with a being capable of transforming into a…

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When Michael Calls

1972 • 73 min

A woman starts getting unsettling phone calls from her deceased nephew, who died fifteen years ago. Strangely, each call is followed by the death of a relative. As the deaths mount, she fears she is the next target.

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The Darker Side of Terror

1979 • 96 min

A psychological thriller about a research biologist who, feeling slighted when a colleague gets a job due to plagiarism, joins his old professor's cloning project. The experiment succeeds, creating a duplicate of the biologist who develops a personality and, unexpectedly,…

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Let's Scare Jessica to Death

1971 • 89 min • Budget $180K

Horror, Mystery, Drama

Jessica leaves a mental institution and moves with her husband and a friend to a peaceful country house, hoping to start over. But her fragile recovery is shaken when she discovers a mysterious young girl on the property. As Jessica…

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I, Desire

1982 • 95 min

A coroner's assistant and law student becomes entangled in an unusual case connected to his girlfriend's hospital job. The investigation involves prostitutes, a former priest, and allegations of vampirism.

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The Aliens Are Coming

1980 • 100 min

Science Fiction, TV Movie, Horror

A brilliant astrophysicist investigates a disturbing mystery: extraterrestrial beings are desperately seeking refuge on Earth by possessing human bodies. Driven by scientific curiosity, she delves into the investigation, navigating suspense, science fiction, and psychological thrills as she confronts difficult moral…

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The Norliss Tapes

1973 • 72 min

A newspaper publisher listens to the personal recordings of investigative reporter David Norliss, who has vanished while working on a story. The tapes detail his investigation into a recent widow, who claims her deceased husband has been seen at his…

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Scream, Pretty Peggy

1973 • 74 min

A sculptor employs young college women to care for his aging mother and his sister, who is believed to be mentally unstable. The mother and sister reside with the sculptor in the family's historic mansion.

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Curse of Bigfoot

1975 • 88 min

During a high school archaeology dig, students unearth a centuries-old mummy in a hidden cave. When they remove it, the mummy reanimates, transforming into a monstrous creature that begins terrorizing a small town in California.

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The Reincarnation of Peter Proud

1975 • 105 min

Horror, Mystery

'Peter Proud' tells the story of a college professor haunted by vivid flashbacks of a forgotten past. As these memories intensify, Peter is inexplicably drawn to a place he's never been, yet feels strangely familiar with. There, he discovers the…

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A Man for Hanging

1972 • 75 min

A deeply wounded man, both mentally and physically, terrorizes the Old West. He murders and assaults as he travels to join his accomplices for a bank heist. A determined posse relentlessly hunts him, seeking only revenge, not justice.

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Stranger in Our House

1979 • 99 min

Horror, TV Movie

After a car accident tragically claims their cousins' lives, a rural family welcomes their niece, Julie, into their home to offer her support. The young girl quickly charms the family with her endearing personality. However, the family's teenage daughter, Rachel,…

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Demon, Demon

1975 • 74 min

A driven executive falls for his secretary, and they quickly marry. But his newfound happiness turns to unease as he starts to believe his wife might be a demon, seeking to take over his soul.

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Revenge!

1971 • 75 min

Driven by vengeance, a mother with a disturbed mind traps the man she believes corrupted her daughter. She confines him to a cage in her basement, enacting her own twisted justice.

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The Henderson Monster

1980 • 105 min

TV Movie, Drama, Horror

A quiet rural town is shaken when a reclusive scientist starts experimenting with DNA to create new life forms. News of his work sparks a moral conflict among the residents. They're drawn to the potential of the scientific breakthrough, yet…

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The Phantom of Hollywood

1974 • 74 min

Worldwide Studios, a renowned Hollywood studio, faces financial ruin and must sell its backlot to developers. However, a series of deaths among the site surveyors suggests a more sinister presence. Studio executives then discover the legend of a masked figure…

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Sweet, Sweet Rachel

1971 • 71 min

A specialist in extrasensory perception attempts to locate a telepathic killer.

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This House Possessed

1981 • 96 min

At a remote mountain estate, a disturbing presence takes hold. The nurse and companion of rock star Parker Stevenson, recovering from a nervous breakdown, becomes convinced the house itself is alive and intent on holding her captive.

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House of Evil

1974 • 90 min

A missing teenager suddenly reappears and claims she was held captive by two sisters. She insists they are witches. She tells the police about her imprisonment.

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Reflections of Murder

1974 • 97 min

A school headmaster who abuses his wife and mistress becomes the target of their deadly plot. The wife and mistress murder him and conceal the body in the school swimming pool, waiting for it to surface. However, after several days,…

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Fantasies

1982 • 120 min

A deranged killer terrorizes the actors and crew of a popular television soap opera.

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Duel

1971 • 89 min • Budget $450K • Box office $2K

Action, Thriller, TV Movie

A stressed businessman, David Mann, experiences a dangerous ordeal during a simple road trip across the California desert. A small argument with a tanker truck driver quickly turns into a life-or-death chase, changing his journey into a terrifying fight for…

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The Stone Tape

1972 • 90 min

A research team from an electronics company relocates to a historic Victorian house to develop a new recording technology. When team member Jill Greeley sees a ghost, the team leader, Peter Brock, decides to investigate the apparition. He believes it's…

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The Cat Creature

1973 • 72 min

Following the death of a wealthy man, several items go missing from his collection, including an ancient Egyptian gold amulet and the mummy it adorned. Police enlist university scholars to assist in the investigation, which escalates when those involved in…

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Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell

1978 • 95 min

Horror, TV Movie

A family's peaceful suburban life turns terrifying when their dog is possessed by a demonic force. The once-beloved pet now acts with sinister intent, disrupting their daily routines and sowing fear among them. As the family struggles to understand this…

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Black Noon

1971 • 75 min

Traveling to a new church in the West, Reverend John Keyes and his wife, Lorna, experience a car breakdown in the desert. They are rescued by the friendly people of a nearby town. The townspeople are initially welcoming but increasingly…

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Death at Love House

1976 • 74 min

Donna and Joel Gregory are guests at the estate of Lorna Love, where they're researching a book about the famous Hollywood starlet. Joel, whose father had an affair with Lorna, becomes increasingly fixated on her. His wife tries to pull…

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The Devil's Daughter

1973 • 74 min

From birth, a young girl has belonged to Satan, her mother having sold her soul at the moment of her birth. Now, Satan informs her that she is obligated to marry another demon.

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Crowhaven Farm

1970 • 74 min

Maggie and Ben Porter inherit a farmhouse and move there, hoping to improve their relationship. They discover a woman was executed for witchcraft after living in the house. Soon after, Maggie starts experiencing nightmares about her.

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Fear No Evil

1969 • 98 min

A psychiatrist who specializes in the occult takes on a case involving a man seemingly possessed by a spirit residing within an antique mirror. The man's fiancée discovers the mirror's unsettling ability: it appears capable of resurrecting her deceased boyfriend,…

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Satan's Triangle

1975 • 74 min

After a shipwreck, the sole female survivor is rescued by two Coast Guard pilots, only for them to find themselves trapped in the infamous and mysterious area known as the Devil's Triangle.

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Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo

1981 • 100 min

A cargo plane carrying coffee beans from South America unknowingly transports a large number of tarantulas. The spiders overwhelm the pilots, leading to a crash over an orange-producing town in California. The spiders escape and infest the town. After several…

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The Deadly Visitor

1973 • 67 min

A writer renting a room in a boarding house is increasingly tormented by a frightening, unseen presence. The source of this haunting could be the ghost of a former resident or that of a love he thought he'd lost forever.

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6.1

The Cradle Will Fall

1983 • 100 min

Kathy DeMaio arrives at the hospital and believes she witnesses a body being placed in a car trunk. When the body is later discovered, and the suspected killer, Dr. Highley, believes DeMaio can identify him, she becomes a target. This…

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The World Beyond

1978 • 58 min

On a secluded Maine island, a couple is terrorized by a golem constructed from mud.

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Vampire

1979 • 100 min

Vampire Anton Voytek's hidden home is threatened when construction begins on a new church. Anton tries to start a normal life using his fortune, only to discover his wealth has been seized. He seeks revenge on the architect who orchestrated…

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6.1

Donner Pass: The Road to Survival

1978 • 100 min

In 1846, a group of determined settlers battles to reach California, facing overwhelming challenges. Already fractured by disagreements over leadership and their path, the wagon train is relentlessly attacked by Native Americans and pushed to the brink by dwindling supplies…

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Lights Out

1972 • 60 min

A toymaker invents a way to make dolls that are deadly. This was a pilot episode for a television series that was never produced, intended to adapt the classic radio show of the same name, "Light Out!"

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Mysterious Two

1982 • 100 min

Two aliens come to Earth hoping to persuade people to join them on journeys throughout the universe.

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4.2

Trilogy of Terror

1975 • 72 min

Horror, Thriller, TV Movie

This horror anthology presents three separate, unsettling stories exploring human darkness and desire. First, a college professor is stalked by an obsessive student, turning her academic life sinister. Next, two sisters with different personalities – a conservative brunette and a…

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Exit Dying

1976 • 100 min

A contractor, Henry Darrow, buys a rundown theater with plans to renovate and resell it. He soon discovers the theater is a hidden sanctuary for supernatural entities. The more he works to restore the building, the clearer it becomes that…

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Curse of the Black Widow

1977 • 100 min

Detective Tony Franciosa investigates a series of murders. The victims, mostly men, are discovered inside elaborate cocoons made of silk. He must track down a killer who meticulously prepares these macabre displays.

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Tales of Frankenstein

1958 • 28 min

This pilot for a series that wasn't made features Dr. Frankenstein completing the reassembly of his creation, only to find the monster lifeless. Seeking a solution, he considers using alternative components. A terminally ill sculptor and his assertive wife then…

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Deathmoon

1978 • 90 min

A stressed-out executive on a Hawaiian vacation begins a romantic relationship with a captivating businesswoman. However, their budding romance is jeopardized when they discover a mysterious curse connected to his family history. The curse manifests through supernatural powers, threatening to…

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Night Cries

1978 • 100 min

Grief-stricken after the loss of her newborn, a young woman struggles to accept the reality of her baby's death. Haunted by vivid dreams suggesting her child is alive and in peril, she seeks help from a scientist studying the nature…

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Demon and the Mummy

1976 • 90 min

This second collection of Kolchak: The Night Stalker TV movies features two episodes: "Demon in Lace," where a succubus preys on young men for eternal life, and "Legacy of Terror," about an Aztec cult attempting to resurrect their god through…

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The Demon Murder Case

1983 • 91 min

A young boy is possessed by demons who compel him to commit murder.

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Conspiracy of Terror

1975 • 78 min

A detective duo, married and working together, investigates the reality of deadly Satanic cults. Simultaneously, the husband struggles with his Orthodox Jewish parents, who remain disapproving of his marriage to a non-Jewish woman.

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5.4

The Curse of King Tut's Tomb

1980 • 98 min

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Egyptologist Robin Ellis and American reporter Eva Marie Saint team up to find King Tut's tomb. Their search takes them into the Egyptian desert, where they discover a hidden chamber full of valuable artifacts. But their discovery attracts the attention…

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The Initiation of Sarah

1978 • 96 min

Sarah Goodwin, a quiet and awkward young woman, possesses a hidden ability: she can control and destroy things with her mind. Her plans to join the top sorority with her popular sister, Patty, are derailed by the sorority president, Jennifer…

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Hotline

1982 • 96 min

A crisis helpline assistant becomes the target of a serial killer. He enjoys communicating with her through unsettling, riddle-like messages written in the style of children's rhymes as he plots his next crime.

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Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu

1975 • 66 min

Following the sudden death of a beloved singer in a suspicious car accident, her fiancé gathers everyone who was scheduled to attend their wedding. He's determined to uncover the truth and find her killer.

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Crackle of Death

1976 • 92 min

This is the first of two television movies bringing together episodes of the Kolchak: The Night Stalker series. It features two stories: "Firefall," where a ghost of an arsonist attempts to possess a famous conductor, and "The Energy Eater," about…

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The Screaming Woman

1972 • 74 min

A wealthy woman with a history of mental illness returns to her family estate to recover. While exploring the grounds, she hears screams from beneath the surface. Her family dismisses her claim, viewing it as further evidence of her instability…

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The Stranger Within

1974 • 74 min

The father of Ann Collins’ baby is a mystery. Her husband had a vasectomy years ago, and Ann has been faithful. As the pregnancy progresses, Ann undergoes strange transformations: unexplained illnesses, obsessively adding salt to her meals, drastically lowering the…

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The Horror at 37,000 Feet

1973 • 74 min

A commercial jet captain (Chuck Connors) is haunted by visions connected to stones from an English abbey that are being transported on his flight.

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5.5

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Winter Kill

1974 • 94 min

A sniper is targeting the residents of a mountain resort town. Sheriff McNeill (Andy Griffith) must discover what connects the victims and stop the shooter before more lives are lost, and before the town council fires him.

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Killdozer

1974 • 74 min

TV Movie, Science Fiction, Thriller

A construction crew on a remote island begins a routine project, unaware of the supernatural presence that will soon terrorize them. Strange events and whispers hint at something otherworldly nearby as they work. The situation escalates when a sinister entity…

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Dark Mansions

1986 • 96 min

A writer is hired to document the history of an affluent Oregon family and takes up residence on their estate. She begins to notice a striking resemblance to a deceased ancestor and soon finds herself experiencing events mirroring those that…

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

1973 • 111 min

A young man with a hidden moral flaw retains his youthful appearance, but a particular painting slowly exposes his true nature to everyone around him.

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6.4

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

1973 • 74 min

Horror, TV Movie

A young couple inherits a beautiful, old mansion and hopes for a fresh start. But settling in, they experience unsettling events. They soon realize the house is home to small, demonic creatures who are fixated on the wife. These beings…

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The Spell

1977 • 86 min

A mother struggles to navigate a difficult relationship with her daughter, who possesses a disturbing ability to orchestrate unfortunate events.

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Dead of Night

1977 • 76 min

Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

This film presents three interconnected stories exploring intrigue, love, and the supernatural. The first follows a man who buys a time-traveling car and learns life lessons as he journeys through different eras. The second story explores the world of vampires…

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Killer Bees

1974 • 74 min

A determined woman runs her family's California winery and possesses an unusual connection to the bees in her vineyard.

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Threads

1984 • 117 min • Budget $420K

War, Drama, Science Fiction

This documentary film intensely explores the devastating effects of a nuclear war, focusing on the working-class city of Sheffield, England. It shows the immediate aftermath and its lasting impact on the city's residents, their communities, and the world. Using a…

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Crawlspace

1972 • 74 min

A middle-aged couple without children takes in a troubled young man they discover living in their home's crawlspace, hoping to help him integrate into society. Their efforts, however, lead to devastating consequences.

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Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon

1969 • 52 min

Detective Jonathon Fletcher and his assistant Sajeed Rau are asked to investigate a mansion said to be haunted by its new owner.

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The Phantom of the Opera

1983 • 96 min

A renowned opera singer takes her own life after the opera house owner destroys her career because she rejected him. Her conductor husband, presumed dead in a fire, then plots revenge against everyone he holds responsible for her death.

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The Savage Bees

1976 • 90 min

The joyous Mardi Gras celebration is shattered when a swarm of African killer bees escapes from a cargo ship. This horror-drama follows the unfolding crisis as the bees threaten the festivities.

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Death Takes a Holiday

1971 • 73 min

Death, appearing as a man, comes to Earth seeking to understand humanity's strong desire to live. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.

4.5

7.1

A Cold Night's Death

1973 • 74 min

Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Two researchers in a remote Arctic station fight for survival when they discover an unknown entity within the facility. Investigating the mystery, they realize their research with primates may be the key. The film explores isolation, paranoia, and scientific curiosity…

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She Waits

1972 • 74 min

A newly married woman travels to meet her husband's mother in his hometown, only to become haunted by the vengeful spirit of his deceased first wife.

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Ritual of Evil

1970 • 98 min

A psychiatrist investigates the death of one of his patients, a young heiress.

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The Intruder Within

1981 • 91 min

While working on an offshore oil rig, drillers discover a cluster of ancient eggs. One worker is then attacked by a mysterious creature that seems to be guarding them. The crew soon starts exhibiting unusual symptoms and behaviors, and one…

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The Strange and Deadly Occurrence

1974 • 78 min

A family relocates to a secluded house and quickly discovers they are unwelcome. Something – or someone – is actively trying to drive them away.

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Terror Out of the Sky

1978 • 97 min

This TV sequel to "The Savage Bees" sees the insect onslaught continuing. A marching band and a school bus unexpectedly enter the path of the aggressive bees.

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Someone's Watching Me!

1978 • 97 min

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

This psychological thriller follows a young woman living in a tall apartment building who is relentlessly stalked by an unknown person. Her life becomes a nightmare as an anonymous stalker meticulously tracks her, leaving unsettling clues in their wake. The…

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The House That Would Not Die

1970 • 74 min

In the heart of Amish country, a story unfolds of witchcraft, dark magic, and a house with a haunting past.

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No Place to Hide

1981 • 95 min

A young art student desperately tries to convince everyone she's being stalked by a dangerous man who has threatened her life. As the situation escalates, her stepmother, a lawyer, and a psychiatrist begin to question her sanity.

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Shock-A-Bye Baby

1973 • 73 min

The son of a mystery writer is taken hostage, and his family is asked to pay a $1 million ransom for his safe return.

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Evil Stalks This House

1981 • 96 min

Jack Palance plays a cruel and selfish man who, with his two children, seeks refuge from a storm at a remote country estate. The estate is owned by a group of wealthy, enigmatic older women. Palance quickly decides to take…

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Snowbeast

1977 • 86 min

Horror

A passionate skier and his wife vacation at a remote ski resort owned by a friend, only to be caught in a sudden natural disaster. They soon discover a dangerous creature is causing destruction in the area, forcing them to…

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Moon of the Wolf

1972 • 75 min

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Fear grips a Louisiana town as a series of brutal murders unfold, unsettling the close-knit community. The local sheriff, a veteran of many crimes, grows convinced he's facing something beyond a normal killer—a primal, sinister force. The victims show signs…

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Don't Go to Sleep

1982 • 93 min

Horror, TV Movie

This drama follows a family grappling with loss after their young daughter dies in a car accident. A year later, her sister begins having unsettling visions of her, blurring the line between reality and the afterlife. As strange events intensify…

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The Sins of Dorian Gray

1983 • 97 min

This adaptation of Oscar Wilde's story follows Dorian Gray, an actress determined to achieve international fame. She makes a pact to trade her soul for the perfection of her image on film. As she sleeps and skillfully manipulates her way…

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The Horror of It All

1983 • 58 min

This film presents a series of excerpts from horror movies, interwoven with interviews featuring the actors and filmmakers behind them.

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The Horror Show

1979 • 100 min

This film explores the evolution of the horror genre. It traces the development of frightening narratives in cinema, examining key moments and influential films that shaped the way we experience fear on screen.

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The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

1974 • 65 min

Vincent Price and Billy Van host a comedic tribute to horror films, spanning from their origins to *The Exorcist*. The made-for-TV special includes clips from classic horror movies and interviews with prominent figures in the genre, such as Frank Gorshin,…

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