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The Haunting 1963 ★★★★
The Haunting definetily is a classic.
There are several things to love about this movie. From the way it takes its time to set up the characters over the special effects that were amazing for the time to small details.
Like the combination of Eleanor's inner monologues and her Frances McDormand-ish way of staring into the distance with several degrees of fear and unease. Or how you can feel said unease and discomfort slip into the cheeky young getabout.
Four stars well deserved.
The Phantom of the Opera 1925 ★★★★
Every horror fan should treat him/herself to a bit of vintage every now and then. Visit/revisit the classics with Chaney, Lugosi, Karloff,... or go on the hunt for forgotten and/or underrated gems.
You can enjoy this one for the score, for the overacting that was par for the course in silent movies, for Chaney's great performance as the Phantom,... and that one reveal that still holds up to this day.
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