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Thursday, April 16, 2026

#70: The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

David LynchInitial release: October 10, 1980 (USA)

#69: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

David Lynch
Initial release: October 10, 1980 (USA)