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Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:14:16 +0000

1h. 23min. // Extraterrestrials traveling in high-tech flying saucers contact a scientist as part of a plan to enslave the inhabitants of Earth.

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Writing Credits: Bernard Gordon (screenplay), George Worthing Yates (screenplay)

Starring: Hugh Marlowe (as Dr. Russell A. Marvin), Joan Taylor (as Carol Marvin) and Donald Curtis (as Maj. Huglin).

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Awards:

WON. Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA 1957. Best Sound Editing – Feature Film.

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Night Of The Living Dead (1968)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:14:02 +0000

1h 36min. // There is panic throughout the nation as the dead suddenly come back to life. The film follows a group of characters who barricade themselves in an old farmhouse in an attempt to remain safe from these bloodthirsty, flesh-eating monsters.

Directed by: George A. Romero

Writing Credits: John A. Russo (screenplay) and George A. Romero (screenplay)

Starring: Duane Jones (as Ben), Judith O’Dea (as Barbra) and Karl Hardman (as Harry Cooper)

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Awards:

WON. Horror Host Hall Of Fame 2011. Behind The Screams. George A. Romero

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 1999. National Film Registry. George A. Romero

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Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:20:51 +0000

1h 14min. // A family of three drives through the desolate Texas backroads at dusk, their vacation road trip slowly dissolving into unease as the landscape stretches on without end. When they finally admit they are lost, an isolated lodge appears out of the darkness, presided over by a strange, twitchy caretaker named Torgo, who insists he “takes care of the place while the Master is away.” The father, desperate for shelter, ignores his misgivings and moves his wife and young daughter into the eerie house, where a looming painting of a robed figure and his pack of dogs seems to watch their every move.

As night deepens, the family realizes they are not guests but captives in a place devoted to a sinister pagan cult. Outside, in a stone courtyard, a circle of slumbering women in diaphanous gowns lies at the feet of the Master, a stern, mustached figure who awakens to pass judgment on the intruders. The wife’s pleas, the father’s attempts at escape, and the child’s confusion all play out against a backdrop of chanting, ritual, and surreal ceremony, where logic gives way to dreamlike dread.

The lodge becomes a trap of shifting allegiances and escalating menace, as Torgo’s divided loyalties and the Master’s iron will clash over the fate of the newcomers. Each attempt to flee only draws the family deeper into the cult’s orbit, blurring the line between victim and initiate. By the time dawn threatens the horizon, the desert has closed in, the police are oblivious, and the Master’s rule over his domain—and over those who stumble into it—feels grimly, inescapably complete.

Directed by: Harold P. Warren

Writing Credits: Harold P. Warren

Starring: Harold P. Warren, John Reynolds, Diane Mahree

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The Golem (1920) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:08:02 +0000

1h. 24min. // In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem – a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

Directed by: Carl Boese and Paul Wegener

Writing Credits: Paul Wegener (screenplay) and Henrik Galeen (screenplay)

Starring: Paul Wegener (as The Golem), Albert Steinrück (as Rabbi Loew) and Lyda Salmonova (as Miriam, the Rabbi’s Daughter).

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

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Nosferatu (1922) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:07:20 +0000

1h. 21min. // The story begins with a young real estate agent, Hutter, who is sent by his boss to the remote Transylvanian castle of the wealthy Count Orlok. Despite being warned by the locals of the danger of his journey, Hutter persists and sets off on his mission. Once he arrives at the castle, Hutter is greeted by the strange and eerie Count Orlok, who is revealed to be a vampire. Hutter becomes increasingly unnerved by Orlok’s strange behavior and soon realizes that he is in grave danger. After a terrifying encounter with Orlok, Hutter manages to escape and return home to his wife, Ellen. But his troubles are far from over, as Orlok has followed him back to Germany, setting off a deadly chain of events. As the vampire feeds on the local population, Hutter and Ellen realize they must stop him before it’s too late. They come up with a plan to lure Orlok into a trap and destroy him once and for all. But will their plan succeed, or will they fall prey to the vampire’s deadly powers?

The film is known for its haunting visual style, which is characterized by its use of shadows and stark contrasts. It is also considered a landmark in the horror genre, and one of the most influential films of all time.

Directed by: F.W. Murnau

Writing Credits: Henrik Galeen (screenplay), Bram Stoker (based on the novel: “Dracula”)

Starring: Max Schreck (as Graf Orlok), Gustav von Wangenheim (as Hutter) and Greta Schröder (as Ellen – seine Frau)

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Awards:

WON. Online Film & Television Association 2010. Motion Picture.

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

NOMINATED. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2014. Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release.

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The Phantom Of The Opera (1925) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:07:02 +0000

1h. 33min. // “The Phantom of the Opera” is a silent horror film released in 1925. The story revolves around a disfigured musician named Erik who haunts the Paris Opera House, where he falls in love with a young soprano named Christine. Erik, who lives in the catacombs beneath the opera house, becomes obsessed with Christine after hearing her sing. He becomes her anonymous tutor and teaches her to sing beautifully. But when she falls in love with a wealthy Viscount named Raoul, Erik becomes jealous and vengeful. One night, Christine is abducted by Erik and taken to his lair. She sees his hideous face and is terrified. Erik declares his love for her, but she rejects him, causing him to become enraged. He then tells her that he will only release her if she agrees to marry him. Meanwhile, Raoul and the police are searching for Christine. They eventually find Erik’s lair and a dramatic confrontation ensues. Erik tries to escape, but he is pursued by Raoul and the police. In the end, Erik falls to his death from the roof of the opera house.

The film is a classic horror tale of love, obsession, and jealousy. It is known for its stunning set designs, haunting music, and the iconic portrayal of the Phantom by actor Lon Chaney.

Directed by: Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney

Writing Credits: Gaston Leroux (from the 1910 celebrated novel by)

Starring: Lon Chaney (as The Phantom), Mary Philbin (as Christine Daae) and Norman Kerry (as Vicomte Raoul de Chagny)

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Awards:

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 1998. Motion Picture.

NOMINATED. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2012. Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release.

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:02 +0000

1h. 7min. // Francis and Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit at the annual fair in Holstenwall, where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare. When Alan asks Cesare about his future, Cesare answers that he will die before dawn. The next morning Alan is found dead. Francis suspects Cesare of being the murderer and starts spying on him and Dr. Caligari.

Directed by: Robert Wiene

Writing Credits: Carl Mayer (screenplay) and Hans Janowitz (screenplay)

Starring: Werner Krauss (as Dr. Caligari), Conrad Veidt (as Cesare) and Friedrich Feher (as Francis).

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

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The Old Dark House (1932)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:58:51 +0000

1h. 12min. // Seeking shelter from a storm, five travelers are in for a bizarre and terrifying night when they stumble upon the Femm family estate.

Directed by: James Whale

Writing Credits: J.B. Priestley (novel), Benn W. Levy (screenplay)

Starring: Boris Karloff (as Morgan), Melvyn Douglas (as Penderel), Charles Laughton (as Sir William Porterhouse) and Gloria Stuart (as Margaret Waverton)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2018. Best DVD/Blu-Ray Classic Film Release.

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The Drums Of Jeopardy (1931)

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:55:54 +0000

1h. 05min. // A mad doctor is determined to take revenge on the family he believes is responsible for his daughter’s death.

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Writing Credits: Harold McGrath (story)

Starring: Warner Oland (as Dr. Boris Karlov), June Collyer (as Kitty Conover) and Lloyd Hughes (as Prince Nicholas Petroff).

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

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The Last Man On Earth (1964)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:53:54 +0000

1h. 26min. // When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter.

Directed by: Ubaldo Ragona and Sidney Salkow

Writing Credits: William F. Leicester (screenplay), Richard Matheson (novel and screenplay)

Starring: Vincent Price (as Dr. Robert Morgan), Franca Bettoia (as Ruth Collins), Emma Danieli (as Virginia Morgan) and Giacomo Rossi Stuart (as Ben Cortman).

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2006. Best DVD Collection.