Monstrous Mythology

Movie Discussion: Benjamin Christensen’s Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922)

Monthly Theme: Protohorror The Film: Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages Country of origin: Sweden/Denmark Date of Swedish release: September 18, 1922 Date of Danish release: November 7, 1922 Date of U.S. release: May 27, 1929 Studio: Svensk Filmindustri & Aljosha Production Company Distributer: BijouFlix Releasing Domestic Gross: ? Budget: $2 million (estimated) Director: Benjamin Christensen […]

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Movie Discussion: Drew Goddard’s The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

Monthly Theme: Giant Monsters The Film: The Cabin in the Woods Country of origin: U.S.A Date of U.S. release: April 13, 2012 Studio: Lionsgate & Mutant Enemy Distributer: Lionsgate Domestic Gross: $42 million Budget: $30 million (estimated) Director: Drew Goddard Producers: Joss Whedon, et al. Screenwriters: Drew Goddard & Joss Whedon Adaptation? No. Cinematographer: Peter […]

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Movie Discussion: Jalmari Helander’s Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

Monthly Theme: Families in Peril The Film: Rare Exports: A Christmas Story Country of origin: Finland Date of Finnish release: December 3, 2010 Date of U.S. release: December 3, 2010 Studio: Cinet, et al. Distributer: Oscilloscope Domestic Gross: $236,000 Budget: ? Directors: Jalmari Helander Producers: Agnés B., et al. Screenwriters: Jalmari Helander Adaptation? No. Cinematography: […]

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