Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does? Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Camp Nowhere (1994) with special guest Mark J. Parker
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"Guys can be geeks, but it's different for girls. I'm gonna wind up wearing a hairnet and serving Jell-O in the cafeteria" On today's episode, we're taking a trip back to the '90s and covering a bonafide cult classic, Camp Nowhere (1994). This movie is about a summer adventure that had every kid dreaming of their own rule-free camp. Join me and my …
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"I JUST LOST MY VIRGINITY IN A CONFESSIONAL BOOTH! LORD...HAVE...MERCY!" Get ready to bang your head and reminisce about the wild ride that is Detroit Rock City (1999). In this episode, we dive deep into the cult classic that’s all about friendship, rebellion, and the ultimate quest to see KISS live in concert. We'll explore the film's portrayal of…
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"We've got a blind date with destiny...and it looks like she's ordered the lobster" Join us as we dive into the quirky and hilarious world of "Mystery Men," the 1999 cult classic that flips the superhero genre on its head. We'll explore the film's unique blend of comedy and action, dissect the memorable performances by an ensemble cast including Be…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in July 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Death Becomes Her (1992) with special guest Dr. Andrew Scahill
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"Ernest... my ass!! I can see MY ASS!" On today’s episode, me and my guest Dr. Andrew Scahill, are diving into the darkly comedic world of the film Death Becomes Her, the 1992 cult film that boldly explores the perils of vanity and the allure of immortality. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, this …
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"It's big, it's beautiful, and you're gonna love it!" In today's episode, we're diving into the gay 90s as we revisit the queer cinema cult classic that is Trick (1999). This movie was directed by Jim Fall and written by Jason Schafer. Join us as we discuss the film's unique charm, the memorable characters we meet along the way, and the film's impa…
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Deep Blue Sea (1999) with special guests Triple M Pod
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"She screwed with the sharks, and now the sharks, they're screwing with us" On today’s episode, we’re trying to keep it cool, and we’re diving into the cool waters of one of the best shark movies out there, Deep Blue Sea!! Join me and my guests, Clayton Jones II and Shawn Murphy, the hosts of the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast, as we navi…
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Harriet The Spy (1996) with special guest Pickens Barringer
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"There are as many ways to live in this world as there are people in this world, and each on deserves a closer look" On today's episode, we're diving into the colorful world of Harriet The Spy (1996), the first film released as a Nickelodeon Movie, and a nostalgic gem that captured the hearts and imagination of so many young aspiring writers, and m…
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Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) with special guest Josh Gorski
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"You're talking about the richest family in a small town. It's front page news when one of them takes a shit!" On today's episode, join me and my guest Josh Gorski, from Video Dropbox, as we dive into the wild and kooky world of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). This dark comedy is a delicious mix of morbid and acerbic, and it has stayed a cult classic fo…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in June 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle ---- Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Psycho Beach Party (2000) with special guest Elizabeth Teets
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On today's episode, we're riding some cool waves and trying to stay alive in the meantime, while we discuss and dissect the cult classic that is Psycho Beach Party (2000). This movie was directed by Robert Lee King and written by Charles Busch (also based on the same stage play of the same name!!) This movie stars Lauren Ambrose, Beth Broderick, Am…
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On today’s episode, we're going on an adventure in our backyard while being literally smaller than an ant, as we revisit the film Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989). This movie was written by Ed Naha and Tom Schulman and directed by Joe Johnston This movie stars Rick Moranis, Amy O'Neil, Kristine Sutherland, and Thomas Wilson Intro/Outro Music: "Phant…
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On today’s episode, we're heading to Beverly Hills and trying to unravel the mystery of rich people, as we dive into the wildly transgressive and wonderful film that is Society (1989). This movie was written by Rick Fry and Woody Keith and directed by Brian Yuzna. This movie stars Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Evan Richards and Ben Meyerson. Intr…
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On today’s episode, we're heating up some tater tots and running for class president, while we revisit the wonderfully weird film, Napoleon Dynamite (2004). This movie was written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared, as well. This movie stars Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino and Diedrich Bader. Intro/Outro…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in May 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seed of Chucky (2004) with special guest Mx. Travis McMaster
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On today’s episode, we’re having a BABY and dipping into the much maligned, but fabulous film in the Child’s Play franchise, Seed of Chucky!!! This movie was written and directed by Don Mancini This movie stars Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, and Redman! We also have the vocal styling of Billy Boyd in the house!! Joining me for today's episode is retu…
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Not Another Teen Movie (2001) with special guest Tara Giancaspro
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On today’s episode, we've mentioned it plenty of times on the pod, but now we're finally talking about one of my favorite parody films that skewers the teen movie genre, and that's a film called Not Another Teen Movie!! This movie was written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson and was directed b…
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The Flintstones (1994) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg
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On today’s episode, we're heading back to the stone age and revisiting an underrated classic of the 90s called The Flintstones Movie (1994). This movie was written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein and Steven E. de Souza and directed by Brian Levant. This movie stars John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Rosie O'Donnell. We also have appeara…
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The Virgin Suicides (1999) with special guest Mark J. Parker
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On today's episode, we're exploring one of the penultimate examples of sad girl cinema, and taking a look at The Virgin Suicides (1999). This movie was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and was based off the 1993 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Eugenides. This movie stars Kirsten Dunst, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, and a whole…
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The Crow (1994) with special guest Shawn Murphy
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On today's episode, we're coming back from the dead for vengeance, and getting familiar with our winged friends, while we revisit the gothic industrial cult classic that is The Crow (1994). This movie is turning 30 years old this year, so what better time to talk about it!!! This movie was directed by Alex Proyas and written by David J. Schow and J…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in April 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Idle Hands (1999) with special guest Michael Varrati
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On today's episode, we’re diving in and telling the age old story of a boy and his hand, while we revisit the horror comedy classic, Idle Hands (1999). This movie was directed by Rodman Flender and written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer. This movie stars Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Hensen, Jessica Alba, and Vivica A. Fox Joining me for this epi…
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Election (1999) with special guest Justin Nordell
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On today's episode, we’re going to exercise our right to vote and pull up on the fabulous dark comedy that is Election (1999). This movie was directed by Alexander Payne, and co-written by Payne and Jim Taylor. Joining me for this episode is a new buddy of mine, Justin Nordell! We chop it up about how lovely this movie is, differences between the f…
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Teen Witch (1989) with special guest Sarah Heidelberg
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On today's episode, we're shouting from the rooftop that I LIKE BOYS as we revisit the complete fever dream of a film known as Teen Witch (1989). This movie was written by Robin Menken and Vernon Zimmerman and directed by Dorian Walker. Joining me for this episode is my wonderful sister, Sarah Heidelberg! This movie stars Robyn Lively, Zelda Rubins…
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The Initiation (1984) with special guest Pickens Barringer
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On today’s episode, me and my wonderful buddy, Pickens Barringer, are going to try and survive the night at the mall, while we take part in The Initiation (1984). This weird, little movie is celebrating its 40 year anniversary, and it’s such a fun, underseen gem of a horror film! This movie stars Daphne Zuniga, Vera Miles, Clu Gulager, James Read, …
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On today’s episode, we’re heading out on a road trip and making a pit stop to Slausen’s Lost Oasis, while we revisit the eerie horror classic, Tourist Trap (1979). This movie is celebrating its 45th anniversary. This movie was written by David Schmoeller and J. Larry Carroll, and was directed by David Schmoeller. This movie stars Chuck Connors, Joc…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in March 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On today’s episode, we’re going out to sell some cookies in the rough and tumble neighborhood that is Beverly Hills, while we revisit the absolutely iconic camp classic, Troop Beverly Hills (1989). This movie was written by Ava Ostern Fries, Pamela Norris and Margaret Oberman and directed by Jeff Kanew This movie stars Shelley Long, Craig T. Nelson…
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Ravenous (1999) with special guest Clayton Jones II
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On today’s episode, we’re fighting to stay alive at Fort Spencer, but still being super gay about it, while we cover the peculiar western horror comedy Ravenous (1999). This movie was written by Ted Griffin and directed by Antonia Bird. This movie stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette and a whole host of other actors. Joining me for the …
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Ginger Snaps (2000) with special guest Dennis Robinson
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On today’s bonus episode, we’re finally getting to a movie that is just primed to be a cult classic, and is truly my favorite werewolf movie. We’re covering the female rage werewolf movie herself, Ginger Snaps (2000). This movie was written by Karen Walton and directed by John Fawcett. This movie stars Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Mimi Rogers…
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On today’s episode, we’re heading over to Morningside Cemetery and running for our lives away from some freaky silver killer balls, while we revisit the horror classic that is Phantasm (1979), as this film celebrates its 45th anniversary. This movie was written and directed by Don Coscarelli. This movie stars Angus Scrimm, A. Michael Baldwin, Bill …
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On today’s episode, we’re holding an audition to find a new wife, but we get more than we bargained for, while we revisit the absolute Japanese horror classic that is Audition (1999). This movie was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Daisuke Tengan. This movie stars Ryo IshibashI, Eihi Shiina, and Jun Kunimura Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun"…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in February 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On today’s episode, we’re heading over to the Other World for a rousing performance from circus mice, but along the way, we’ll learn about ourselves and find out that things aren’t always what they seem, while we revisit the stop motion banger that is Coraline (2009), celebrating its 10 year anniversary!! This movie was directed by Henry Sellick an…
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Party Girl (1995) with special guest Bobby Master
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On today’s episode, we’re heading out to Renee’s, and maybe on our way, we can stop by the public library and change the whole trajectory of our lives while we’re at it. Today, we’ll be diving into the independent cult hit that is Party Girl (1995). This movie was directed by Daisy Von Scherler Mayer and written by Daisy, Harry Birckmayer and Sheil…
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On today’s episode, we’re going out to find a hot date and try not to get killed in the process, while we revisit the classic 00s slasher that is Valentine (2001). This movie was directed by Jamie Blanks and written by 2 different sets of writers (Donna and Wayne Powers) (Aaron Harberts and Gretchen J. Berg) This movie stars Marley Shelton, David B…
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On today’s episode, we’re getting admitted to All Saints Hospital and getting ready to meet our sexy, stripper medical professional with a penchant for murder, while we cover the erratic erotic thriller that is Nurse 3D (2013). This movie stars Paz De La Huerta, Katrina Bowden, Corbin Bleu, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Martin Donovan Intro/Outro Music: "P…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in January 2024 Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On today’s episode, we’re dancing to the Rockerfeller Skank and going to a weird beard art show in the city, while we revisit the absolute teen classic that is She’s All That (1999). This movie was directed by Robert Iscove and written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and is a loose adaptation of the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. This movie stars Fre…
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On today’s episode, we're going on a early 00s filled ride while we revisit the sex comedy, Eurotrip (2004). This movie is turning 20 years old next month, so I thought why not cover this film? This movie was written by Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg and David Mandel, and was "directed" by Jeff Schaffer, but his two writing buddies also directed, as well…
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GBF (2013) with special guest Darren Stein
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On today's episode, we're strutting down the hallway with our three new besties after being forced out of the closet, while revisit the queer cult gem, GBF (2013). This movie was written by George Northy and directed by Darren Stein. Joining me for part of my episode is the director of this film, Darren Stein. We had a lovely chat about the product…
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Sorority Horror Slumber Party with special guest Pickens Barringer
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Join me and friend of the show, Pickens Barringer, on a fun dive into the horror subgenre that is Sorority Horror. We talk about 20+ films that range from pretty good to pretty bad and talk about the good, the bad and the halfway decent of this subgenre Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follo…
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On today’s episode, we’re going to the Grand Hotel Pupp, and coming off the high of the new year, while we get into the wonderful film that is Last Holiday (2006) This movie stars Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton and Alicia Witt Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Cir…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in December 2023. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) with special guest Mx. Travis McMaster
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Happy Holidays, listeners!!!!! On today’s episode, we're heading to Gotham City and taking on the Phantasm himself, while we revisit the absolute banger that is Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993). This movie was released 30 years ago today! Joining me for this conversation is new friend of mine, Mx. Travis McMaster. Travis is a huge fan of this fi…
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On today’s episode, we’re heading into Christmas by covering an all-time banger of a movie, Santa Jaws (2018). Do you like Christmas? Do you like sharks? Do you like bad SyFy movies? Then this is right up your alley!!! Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, …
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The Hot Chick (2002) with special guests Horror Queers
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On today's episode, we're swapping bodies via ancient earrings, and trying to get back into our own bodies, but all the while, learn more about ourselves and.... maybe learn a lesson or two, while we revisit our problematic fave that is The Hot Chick (2002). This movie was directed by Tom Brady and written by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider. This movie…
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Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit (1993) with special guest Ari Drew
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On today's episode, we're heading off to States and seeing when Jesus walked for ourselves, while we revisit the joyful sequel that is Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit (1993). This movie was directed by Bill Duke and written by James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, and Judi Ann Mason. This movie stars Whoopi Goldberg, Dame Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Lauryn H…
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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in November 2023. Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On today's episode, we're heading over to visit the graveyard to see our dead mom, and finish the night at Blind Mag's show, while we revisit the goth cyber punk musical cult hit, Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). This movie was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and co-written by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich. This movie stars Alexa Vega, Paul Sorv…
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