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Halloween: 25 Years of Terror(en)

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Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

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Gunda(en)

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That's Entertainment!(en)

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Objectified
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Objectified(en)

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