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Happy Halloween from TheArchive

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Halloween brings the annual flood of terrifying movies ; in this blog, we want to highlight some great horror movies, new and old. TheArchive offers some uniquely disturbing selections, including what was once considered among the scariest films of its time. Whether you’re watching the classics or discovering new nightmare fuel in modern releases, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the thrills and chills of horror than on Halloween night.   Mark of the Devil Adrian Hoven and Michael Armstrong’s Mark of the Devil was famously dubbed “positively the most horrifying film ever made” upon its release, showcasing graphic intensity. Cool Ass Cinema calls it “one of the signature examples of 1970s exploitation at its most grueling.” Over 40 years later, Mark of the Devil still manages to leave modern viewers shifting uncomfortably in their seats.  Count Christian von Meruh ( Udo Kier ) is a witch hunter apprentice to Lord Cumberland. He believes strongly in his mentor a...

New on TheArchive Channel - Fall 2024

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In the fast-paced realm of entertainment, it's easy to get swept up in the latest blockbusters and streaming sensations. Still, at Multicom Entertainment Group & TheArchive , we revitalize classics in 4K to transport viewers to another time using an updated lens. Check out all these incredible timeless titles, new, restored in 4K or DUG from TheArchive! Tokyo Giant: The Legend of Victor Starffin  As a child, Victor Starffin fled the Russian Revolution and settled in Japan, where he grew up to find success as a baseball superstar. However, he constantly battled to overcome many hardships, such as poverty, xenophobia, and a world war. Starffin is survived by his two daughters, who take us on a wild ride of shifting identities, international rivalries, tragic love, and one heck of a fastball. 4K Restorations Now that it's officially Fall, we invite you to explore the magic of our recent 4K restorations. These timeless titles, such as Chasing Secrets, A Wing and a Prayer, and m...

Vampires, Small Towns & Stephen King

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Copyright Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection Fall has officially begun, and October has started. This is the time of year when horror movie fans revisit familiar favorites and watch all the new horror films and series released during spooky season . Scaring each other through horrifying stories has been a part of human history since the beginning. Folklore in oral traditions and literature centered around the supernatural has been spread throughout every culture. It’s no wonder the first horror film was created as soon as cinema began .  In the mid-1890s, George Mellies created “ La Manoir du Diable. " The film is also known as “ The Haunted Castle” or “House of the Devil” in English. This film was created in 1896, and it’s a 3-minute silent film that features ghosts, the devil, and skeletons, among other creepy supernatural things. This film paved the way for other films created in the 1920s-30s that defined the horror genre. This golden era of horror introduced us to...