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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Written by Peter Bracke with foreword by Sean Cunningham, this is the book for fans, newcomers to the series and anyone wanting an honest, humorous and informative read.
And The Winner Is…
It’s the day of the 84th Academy Awards and for the first time there are 9 nominees for the Best Picture trophy. The Oscar seems hotter than ever. Or does it?
Christmas Favourites On Static Mass
It seems like only last year it was Christmas! But it’s that time again when we dust off the decorations and start planning which Christmas classics we’ll be watching!
Christmas Crackers: Are You Being Served?
As it’s near to Christmas, the staff at Grace Brothers department store are made to wear novelty costumes to boost sales. The question is, what will Mr. Humphries wear?
The Party: Steptoe And Son
Albert is busy putting up Christmas decorations while Harold decides to book himself a 10 day holiday to Majorca…on his own. There’ll be tears this Christmas for sure!
Christmas Crackers: Only Fools And Horses
This vintage 1981 Christmas episode takes us to Peckham, South London, where Del Boy and Rodney are trying to survive Grandad’s awful dinner followed by a night out.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean
If you’re worried about spending Christmas this year with your family, you really shouldn’t be. After all, it couldn’t get any worse than spending it with Mr. Bean!
A Muppet Family Christmas
It’s Christmas time and Fozzie has invited the whole Muppet gang to his mom’s farmhouse! Come and join the fun but watch out for the icy patch by the front door!
So-Called Angels: My So-Called Life
In the town of Three Rivers teenager Rickie has nowhere to stay, Brian is left home alone, Angela meets a homeless girl and Sharon has no one to help her on Christmas Eve.
Have Yourself A Meowy Christmas, From Garfield
In this 1987 Christmas special, Garfield, Jon and Odie pack up the presents and head off to Jon’s parents’ farm for the holidays where the lazy tabby meets Grandma.
Midnight Of The Century: Millennium, Season 2
The world of Chris Carter’s Millennium has always been a dark one and this 1997 Christmas episode proved to be no exception as Frank Black makes peace with his past.
A Roswell Christmas Carol: Roswell, Season 2
It’s Christmas in Roswell and while its residents are busy with all the drama in their lives, Isabel (aka The Christmas Nazi) is on her annual crusade of festive cheer.
Tales From The Crypt: And All Through The House
In this frightfully delightful episode of Tales From The Crypt, a greedy wife decides to kill her husband on Christmas Eve but little does she know…Santa’s on his way.
The X-Files: How The Ghosts Stole Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve and Agents Mulder and Scully, clearly with nothing better to do, stake out a haunted mansion in this comical and festive Season 6 episode of The X-Files.
Home Alone: I’ll Be Home For Christmas?
Home Alone is a film that never gets old. Its characters are timeless and easy to relate to, especially if you’re from a large family and ever wished for them all to disappear!
A Very Bad Santa! Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Year after year that spot I reserve under my Christmas tree for presents remains empty, but the cookies and milk are always gone. I’ve come to suspect Santa might be evil.
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