The Wolf Man
“The Wolf Man… a vintage werewolf”
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“The Wolf Man… a vintage werewolf”
It follows the story of Jean, a doctor who finds himself entangled in an intricate plot of deception, betrayal, and murder. When his wife Danielle dies mysteriously, Jean is accused of murder and must try to prove his innocence.
The plot revolves around the protagonist, Andrea Bild (portrayed by Franco Nero), a former Formula One driver involved in a web of intrigue and murders.
The Prince of Darkness in all his splendor
The plot of “Freaks” follows the story of Hans, a trapeze artist in a traveling circus, and his girlfriend Cleopatra, a beautiful trapeze artist. However, Cleopatra is mainly interested in his inheritance and engages in a relationship with the circus strongman, Hercules. When she discovers that Hans has a considerable fortune, Cleopatra conspires with Hercules to poison him and seize his money. However, Cleopatra and Hercules underestimate the power and loyalty of the “freaks” community, who unite to avenge the betrayal suffered by one of their own.
The film opens with the murder of a young woman, brutally killed with a straight razor.
The Haunted Castle the first horror film in history.
The plot of “The Birds” follows the story of Melanie Daniels, portrayed by Tippi Hedren, a sophisticated and venturesome woman who finds herself involved in a series of strange events in a small coastal town in California. What begins as a chance encounter with a charming lawyer, Mitch Brenner, played by Rod Taylor, soon turns into a nightmare as the birds of the area start behaving unusually and aggressively. What follows is a crescendo of terror and tension as nature itself seems to revolt against humanity, attacking the inhabitants of the area for no apparent reason.
The plot of the film revolves around a group of scientists embarking on an expedition to the remote Black Lagoon, located in the Amazon, in search of fossils and archaeological artifacts. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a prehistoric creature resembling a man-amphibian, known as the “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”
Hedy Lamarr the woman, the actress, the scientist.