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The Stuff (1985)

Directed & written by: Larry Cohen

Starring: Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom, Danny Aiello, Patrick O’Neal

Music by: Anthony Guefen

Taglines: “Are you eating it …or is it eating you?”

“It’ll change your life forever.”

“WARNING! If you see The Stuff in stores… call the police. If you have it in your home… don’t touch it…get out. The Stuff is a product of nature… a deadly living organism. It is addictive and destructive. It can overcome your mind and take over your body… and nothing can stop it.”

“It’s smooth and creamy. It’s low calorie and delicious. And it kills. It’s The Stuff!”

“Enough Is Never Enough”

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Maniac (1980)

Director: William Lustig

Written by: C.A. Rosenberg & Joe Spinell

Starring: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, Kelly Piper, Rita Montone, Tom Savini, Hyla Marrow

Music by: Jay Chattaway

Special makeup effects by: Tom Savini

Taglines: “I warned you not to go out tonight”

“Run from this man!”

“You can lock your windows and doors…But you can’t lock the madman out of your mind.”

“It will tear the life out of you.”

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Friday The 13th Part 3 (aka Friday The 13th Part 3-D) (1982)

Director: Steve Miner

Written by: Martin Kitrosser & Carol Watson

Starring: Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Nick Savage, Rachel Howard, David Katims, Larry Zerner

Music by: Harry Manfredini

Taglines: “A New Dimension In Terror…”

“Camp Crystal Lake’s bloody legacy!”

“A new dimension in terror… there’s nowhere to hide. We dare you to try.”

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Remote Control (1987)

Directed & written by: Jeff Lieberman

Starring: Kevin Dillon, Deborah Goodrich, Christopher Wynn, Frank Beddor, Jennifer Tilly

Music by: Peter Bernstein

Taglines: “As close to home as your VCR.”

“The ultimate power trip.”

“Your future is in their hands.”

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Friday The 13th (1980)

Director: Sean S. Cunningham

Written by: Victor Miller

Starring: Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, Betsy Palmer, Kevin Bacon, Harry Crosby, Walt Gorney.

Music by: Harry Manfredini

Special makeup effects by: Tom Savini

Taglines: “On Friday The 13th, They Began To Die Horribly, One……By One”

“They were warned…They are doomed…And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.”

“The most terrifying film ever made!”

“You’ll wish it were only a nightmare…”

“If you think this means bad luck…YOU DON’T KNOW THE HALF OF IT.”

“Fridays will never be the same again.”

“A 24 hour nightmare of terror.”

“From the producer of Last House on the Left comes the most terrifying film of all time.”

“You may only see it once, but that will be enough.”

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