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Curtains

1983 · 89 min

A chilly, slow-burning slasher that feels like a half-remembered nightmare, with theatrical flair and a mean streak.

Directed by: Richard Ciupka
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Starring: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson

Tagline: Behind every curtain, someone is waiting...something is watching.
Overview: Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion are targeted by a mysterious masked murderer.

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Directed by: Richard Ciupka
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Starring: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
ambition
betrayal
madness
isolation
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong

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Action	3
Horror	7
Humour	2
Realism	6
Romance	1
Tension	7
Darkness	7
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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