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The Design Genius of Campy Horror

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Marta Litson
Dec 13, 2024
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The Charm of Campy Horror

Every now and then, my friends and I have these movie nights. We search for the scariest, oldest horror films we can find and watch them till dawn.

What started as a fun night with friends, giggling at the bizarre, low-budget monsters, critiquing the main characters' wardrobe choices, and laughing at scenes that went nowhere, slo…

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