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Almanac of Terror (2020)

Steve Hutchison

Editora: Tales of Terror

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Sinopse

The following recommendation lists are based on 2400 horror movie reviews.

Not unlike sport publications, fantasy leagues and role-playing games, the Almanac of Terror mixes and aggregates different statistics, facts, ratings and opinions. Movies are ranked.

Classification methods include genres, subgenres, ambiances, and antagonists. Our different ratings are stars, story, creativity, action, quality, creepiness, and rewatchability.
Disponível desde: 29/04/2023.

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