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Hooray for Horrorwood
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Hooray for Horrorwood

1991-11-15 · 75 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary

Forrest J. Ackerman styles himself as the number-one fan of science fiction and horror movies, and he has the collection to back it up: more than 350,000 books, publicity stills, lobby cards, props, posters and paintings related to his obsession.

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Directors
Ray Ferry
Production companies
Dynacomm Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000

Top Cast

Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. AckermanSelf / Host
John ZacherleJohn ZacherleSelf
Ray BradburyRay BradburySelf
Robert EnglundRobert EnglundSelf
Mick GarrisMick GarrisSelf
Linnea QuigleyLinnea QuigleySelf
Bobbie BreseeBobbie BreseeSelf
Sara KarloffSara KarloffSelf
William MaloneWilliam MaloneSelf

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