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Deathtrap

‘Deathtrap’ (1982) a tangle of not-funny-enough meta gags

The mystery genre so exploded in popularity in the 20th century that the meta-mystery subgenre (movies poking fun at the tropes of mysteries) likewise exploded

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Apartment 7A

‘Apartment 7A’ could be called ‘Terry’s Baby’

With “Apartment 7A” (Paramount Plus), it’s all relative. It’s the least-bad “Rosemary’s Baby” spinoff (following a film sequel, a book sequel and a miniseries remake),

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Rosemarys Baby

‘Rosemary’s Baby’ (1968) is horror by gaslight

The term wasn’t popularized at the time, but “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) is a master class in gaslighting. In her sympathetic breakthrough role, Mia Farrow’s title

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