Vampires are creatures that have existed in popular myths and legends for centuries. In cinema, they are the central figures in the subgenre of vampire

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Splatter movies is a subgenre of horror film that focuses on visual depictions of gore and extreme physical violence. These independent films, usually with the

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Cult movie is a very flexible, abstract concept which is applie to many types of cinematographic works but which can be easily manipulated for commercial

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