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The Horror Show
The Horror Show

The Horror Show

February 6, 1979
1h 40m
Horror
Documentary
TV Movie
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
43/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A history of horror movies.

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Details

Director
Richard Schickel
Cast
Anthony Perkins, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Julie Adams, Richard Arlen, James Arness, Lionel Atwill, Martin Balsam, John Barrymore, Ernest Borgnine
Release Date
February 6, 1979
Production
Universal Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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