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IT (1967) Stars Roddy McDowell. A museum assistant stumbles upon the fact that a massive statue is enchanted. It comes to life and can be controlled with a small scroll. The massive statue becomes a creature of murder in the hands of the twisted museum worker. THE SHUTTERED ROOM (1966) Stars Gig Young, Carol Lynley and Oliver Reed. A young hip couple in the swinging 1960s are plunged into Gothic horror when they enter an isolated New England town called Dunwich. They've inherited an old millhouse and horror too. A tale of creepy madness from H.P. Lovecraft. Warner Brothers’ DVD release of "The Shuttered Room" IT!" offers a nostalgic dive into the realm of psychological horror, showcasing two distinct styles of storytelling that capture the essence of their source material. The Shuttered Room" (1967) is an atmospheric adaptation of a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. The film's eerie setting and haunting visuals create a compelling sense of dread, en...

A Story by Laurence Adams The dim lights of the jazz club flickered like fireflies, casting shadows across Lena’s canvas displayed against the brick wall. The air was thick with the smell of smoke and the sound of a saxophone wailing in the background. Marcus leaned against the bar, drink in hand, his gaze fixed on Lena’s vibrant colors clashing with the muted ambiance. Lena stepped down from her platform, frustration radiating from her. “You don’t get it, do you? This isn’t just about selling supplies. It’s about the soul of the art.” Marcus smirked, but there was a tightness in his chest. “And starving artists achieve what exactly? Idealism won’t pay the rent, Lena. I’m trying to help you succeed.” “By turning my work into another product on a shelf?” she shot back, her voice rising. “You think your polished sales pitch can justify the commodification of creativity?” The tension between them crackled like the jazz notes soaring overhead. Marcus set his drink down, stepping closer. “Y...

Ripped from the pages of Robert E. Howard's beloved pulp stories, 1982's Conan the Barbarian and its sequel, 1984's Conan the Destroyer, not only popularized a new subgenre - the sword-and-sorcery film - but also made a cinematic icon of the star playing the titular hero, former bodybuilding sensation Arnold Schwarzenegger. Conan the Barbarian, from maverick filmmaker John Milius, sees the Cimmerian thief and future king rise up from slavery to become an unparalleled and fearsome warrior, intent on vengeance against the evil snake cult that slaughtered his family long ago, led by the shape-shifting sorcerer Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones). In the sequel, helmed by action veteran Richard Fleischer, Conan finds himself escorting a young princess on a quest for a mythical horn that will awaken a slumbering god, battling an onslaught of evil beasts, wizards and cannibals along the way. I grew up on these flicks, and the sat morning cartoon. As a teen I discovered the stories. Ri...