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Friday, April 17, 2026

#76: Tales of Terror

Tales of Terror

Roger CormanInitial release: July 4, 1962 (USA)

Thursday, March 26, 2026

#736: The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

John Frankenheimer

Roger Corman
Initial release: July 4, 1962 (USA)