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Advantages: two classic horrors in one box
Disadvantages: no extras, if you care!

The first thing I thought when I saw this compilation was; 'What an arbitrary coupling of films!'. However, on reflection, maybe it is quite apt in some ways. They are certainly both iconic horror films. They both have reputations for scaring the socks off cinema audiences at the time they were made. They both have casts that include some of the best cinema actors to be found and were both somewhat groundbreaking in their direction and cinematic ...
...possession. Having said that, they tap very different sources of horror in us, sources that have almost been tapped dry since. In the case of 'The Exorcist' it is the shock and awe of demonic evil. With 'The Shining' it is the familiar becoming the dangerous. The Exorcist (1973) *********** Directed by William Friedkin, this is the story of the demonic possession of a little girl (Linda Blair) who is the daughter of an actress (Ellen Burstyn). ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliantly written, fantastic acting, classic horror film
Disadvantages: None that spring to mind

...jump and tingle!! The Cast * Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance * Shelley Duvall as Winifred "Wendy" Torrance * Danny Lloyd as Daniel "Danny" Torrance * Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann * Barry Nelson as Stuart Ullman * Philip Stone as Delbert Grady * Joe Turkel as Lloyd the Bartender * Anne Jackson as Doctor * Tony Burton as Larry Durkin * Barry Dennen as Bill Watson * Lisa Burns as Grady Twin number 1 * Louise Burns as Grady Twin ...
...ballroom Based on a the novel written by Stephen King, produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, 115 minutes running time and certificate 18. First released in 1980 and digitally remastered for DVD in 2001. What Its About Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) goes for an interview at the overlook hotel, for the job of live in caretaker for the winter months while the hotel is closed, he gets the job and the film starts with ... Read review

Advantages: I got for 99p (wait you want advantages)
Disadvantages: I wasted over an hour of my life. Well i laughed

...guy who has taken on the body and mind of teh duke. In my mind that pretty much makes him the duke. What else is left. There's nothing horrifying about despite the name. Ha God it's crap. I bought it for 99p and it's not worth any more than that. It's just so unbelievably stupid. This mightn't be the most articulate review ever but if you see this film you'll understand. It's also full of historical inaccuracies to name a few 1) Jack plays a napoleonic ...
...and he ends up beside the sea. 2) This Napolenic soldier dspite being really bad at orientation does eem to be quite clever as he has invented the revolver and given it to the onset of the 19th century 3) The Baron/duke who is apparently austrian but could be Italian if the geography worked out abit better prefers to adorn his castle in French and English standards rather than those of his own nation. But the greatest shock is Francis Ford Coppolla ... Read review

Advantages: Seeing Michelle Phiefer at her best
Disadvantages: Seeinh Jack Nicholson not at his best

Ok, first things first, this IS a decent film. I am not going to bore you with the plot as other reviews do this. What I will say is that the two leading characters have mesmerising chemistry, and you will enjoy it if you are fans of them both. If you don't particulary rate them the I would advise against buying this as there are planty more films to see the two leading roles shine in. The reason why I enjoyed this film so much was because it includes ... Read review

Advantages: good film once you get into it
Disadvantages: takes a bit to get into the film

...surrounding them somehow know all the words. But even I am completely captivated by "Little Shop of Horrors", with its Motown-esque numbers, stellar cast, and dark yet hilarious brand of humour. Rick Moranis - showing off a surprisingly competent singing voice - takes the lead as down-on-his-luck uber-nerd Seymour Krelborn, the plant store assistant whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a "mean green mother from outer-space". The newcomer ...
...sudden barrage of customers to the shop, but there's a catch. Audrey II has developed a taste for blood, and before too long Seymour's gonna have to feed him. On top form is Steve Martin as the floppy-fringed dentist who, when not exercising his particularly painful line in tooth-extraction, is squeaky-voiced Audrey's less-than-doting boyfriend. Also popping up along the way are the late great John Candy as a wacko radio DJ, James Belushi as an ... Read review