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Sweet Home (1989)
Often considered the granddaddy of survival horror, Sweet Home was a Japanese RPG for the Famicom. Its creepy mansion setting and limited resources heavily inspired the Resident Evil series.
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The 1972 film Deliverance, directed by John Boorman and based on the novel by James Dickey, is often a subject of debate among cinephiles and genre enthusiasts. While its unsettling themes and unforgettable scenes have etched it into the annals of cinema history, the question remains: is Deliverance a horror movie?
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The Ruins, a 2008 horror movie directed by Carter Smith and based on the novel by Scott Smith, seemed to have all the elements for success. It had a compelling premise, a talented young cast, and a built-in fanbase from the novel. Despite this, the film grossed only $22.8 million worldwide on an estimated $8 million budget, making it a modest financial success but widely regarded as a box office disappointment. So, what went wrong?
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