Tagged: deal with the devil

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2000s / Action / Horror / Superhero

Ghost Rider (2007)

One of Marvel’s second-tier “superhero” comics combines elements that were popular in the 1970s, including horror influences, motorcycle stunts, and a nomad protagonist who righted wrongs wherever he was needed.  “Ghost Rider” wasn’t exactly...

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1980s / Drama / Fantasy

Crossroads (1986)

Crossroads is an underappreciated mid-80s sleeper that has a bit of a cult following, particularly among blues fans.  I used to consider it a guilty pleasure, but I’ve grown to think it has aged...

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2000s / Comedy / Fantasy

Bedazzled (2000)

I’ve yet to see the 1967 original Dudley Moore comedy of the same name, but I don’t think I’ll need to compare the two. Bedazzled is a story that has been countless times before, from Faust onward. This...

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1990s / Action / Horror / Superhero

Spawn (1997)

The country’s best mercenary, Al Simmons, gets double-crossed in what was to be his final mission, and ends up killed by his supervisor, Jason Wynn. The mercenary is then offered a deal by the...