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HOMEMADE HORROR – “THE GHOSTS OF EDENDALE” UNITES EARLY HOLLYWOOD WITH THE DV REVOLUTION

By | October 2003

THE GHOSTS OF EDENDALE” PLAYS AT THE COUNTY THEATER IN PENNSYLVANIA, OCTOBER 28-29! “The Ghosts of Edendale” turned out to be a superior example of mainstream indie filmmaking, a frightfest with a sense of humor…

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HOMEMADE HORROR – “THE GHOSTS OF EDENDALE” UNITES EARLY HOLLYW

Imagine becoming a permanent resident of the Bates Motel, having the bunk over John Hurt on the deck of the Nostromo, or retiring every night in your own...

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Those who know me know I'm a big fan of comic books. I even enjoy a few of the comic book movies like Ghost World, Hulk, Daredevil and "The Crow." Marvel...

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