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Spotlight on... Screwball Comedies

November gloom got you down in the dumps? Dig yourself out of the doldrums with a screwball comedy. Characterized by snappy dialogue, wacky characters, and fast-paced plots, screwballs are one of the most popular comedy genres.

Try a classic or a contemporary from our collection!

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Main » Ghosts and demons


The grudge (2004)
An American nurse living in Tokyo is exposed to a supernatural curse that locks its victims in a rage before killing them.

      
The grudge 2 (2006)
A seemingly unrelated group of people have to unlock the secret of a supernatural curse to save their lives.

      
The haunted mansion (2003)
A workaholic and his wife and kids visit a haunted house, where the father meets a ghost that teaches him the importance of family.

      
The haunting (1963)
Scientists researching the existence of ghosts investigate Hill House, a mansion with a history of violent death and insanity.

      
The innocents (1961)
A governess suspects her charges are possessed by demons.

      
The invisible (2007)
Nick is trapped in a ghostly limbo, and Annie may be able to save him.

      
The messengers (2007)
A ominous presence invades the seemingly serene farm of a North Dakota family.

      
The nightmare before Christmas (1993)
The king of Halloweentown discovers Christmas Town but doesn’t quite understand the concept.

      
The omen (1976)
An ambassador to Great Britain learns that his son is the Antichrist.

      
The omen (2006)
A U.S. ambassador to Great Britain learns that his son is the Antichrist.

      
The orphanage (2007)
A woman opens an orphanage for children with disabilities, and her son starts to communicate with an invisible friend.

      
The return (2006)
A young woman is haunted by terrifying visions of a murder.

      
The ring (2002)
A journalist investigates a videotape that seems to cause the death of anyone who views it.

      
The ring 2 (2005)
Six months after incidents involving a lethal videotape, a new evil lurks in the darkness.

      
The shining (1980)
A boy and his parents spend the winter in a resort hotel that is possessed by evil ghosts.

      
The sixth sense (1999)
A psychologist tries to help a young boy who is experiencing visions of the dead.

      
The skeleton key (2005)
A woman caring for an invalid in New Orleans finds herself caught up in HooDoo.

      
The tomb of Ligeia (1964)
A nobleman is obsessed with his dead wife and believes his new wife is possessed.

      
Topper (1937)
A sophisticated and playful couple of ghosts haunt the life of a stuffy banker.

      
Truly madly deeply (1992)
A woman is heartbroken by her boyfriend’s death but unprepared for his return as a ghost.



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