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Aug 2020
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2 - Psycho (1960)

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Another horror classic with a surprisingly charming monster. Approachability: 9/10 (an excellent start for the horror novice) Gore: 2/10 Jump Scares: 4/10 Creep Factor: 6/10 Content Warnings: assault, paranoia, psychological horror, disorienting imagery, harmful connection between mental illness and trans people. RandomHorror9 T-Shirts! Hosts: Jeffrey Cr ... Show More
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