The 1925 Soviet film “Battleship Potemkin” by director Sergei Eisenstein is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative films in cinema history. Set during the 1905 Russian Revolution, it depicts the mutiny aboard the Battleship Potemkin and the ensuing support and brutality from the public and authorities…
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House on Haunted Hill (1959)
The 1959 film “The House on Haunted Hill” is a classic horror movie that has stood the test of time, thanks in large part to its atmospheric setting and the iconic performance of Vincent Price. Directed by William Castle, the film revolves around an eccentric millionaire, Frederick Loren (played by…
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Review: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Night of the Living Dead (1968), directed by George A. Romero, is widely considered to be the origin of the modern zombie genre. It has spawned countless sequels, remakes, and imitations and, frankly, continues to stand out after 50 years. The plot is simple: a group of strangers take refuge…