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The Smiths Movies

1986  
R  
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A high-end apartment complex is the setting for demonic disaster in this like-minded splatter sequel to the 1986 cult hit Demons. A spoiled young woman named Sally (Coralina Cataldi Tassoni) is hosting her own birthday party in her apartment. Other characters in the building include a man (David Knight) and his pregnant wife (Nancy Brilli), a little boy who is alone for the evening, and a gym full of workout maniacs. In each apartment, televisions are all tuned to a horror film in which a group of young people find evidence of demons which precedes their becoming possessed. Upset that an ex-boyfriend is coming to her party, Sally goes into her room and turns on the film. A demon bursts through her television. Moments later, the possessed Sally enters the party and slaughters all of her guests, turning them into demons. The possession spreads throughout the building as tenant after tenant is transformed, leading to a furious battle between the exercise fanatics and a pack of demons. The young husband manages to stay alive and makes a desperate attempt to save his wife -- who is being tormented by the now-possessed little boy. He rescues her after the demon child gives "birth" to a Gremlins-style demon and the couple make a dangerous attempt to rappel down the outside of the tower with the raving, drooling Sally in hot pursuit. ~ Patrick Legare, Rovi

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Starring:
Nancy BrilliCoralina Cataldi-Tassoni, (more)
 
1992  
 
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One of the most popular British bands of the 1980s, the Smiths' bright but forceful guitar-based sound paved the way for the coming Brit-pop revolution, and lead singer Morrissey established himself as one of the most distinct frontmen in pop music. The Smiths: The Complete Picture is a home video release which collects promo clips and television appearances for 14 of the band's best-known songs, including "This Charming Man," "How Soon Is Now?," "What Difference Does It Make," "The Queen Is Dead," "Girlfriend in a Coma," and "Shoplifters of the World Unite." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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2006  
PG13  
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A working-class English boy who has been fortunate enough to be accepted into a posh private university struggles to realize his lifelong dream while simultaneously winning the heart of the girl he loves in a romantic, bittersweet comedy directed by Tom Vaughan and starring James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall, and Charles Dance. The time is the mid-'80s, and the University Challenge phenomenon is sweeping through England. Despite his underprivileged background, Essex boy Brian Jackson (McAvoy) knows that he has what it takes to make it to the finals on one of the most popular programs in all of England. Upon being accepted into Bristol, the ambitious young student soon tries out for the school's University Challenge team, and set the gears of his ultimate fantasy into motion. Effectively estranged from his single-parent mother (Catherine Tate) just for being accepted into the school, Brian soon gets set to cross yet another class line when he becomes smitten with his beautiful University Challenge teammate and attempts to woo her into his arms her with his formidable advanced general knowledge skills. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
James McAvoyAlice Eve, (more)
 
2008  
 
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This program looks at the creation of The Smiths' classic album The Queen Is Dead. The program features archival footage of the band, as well as interviews with contemporaries and critics who discuss the elements that came together to create this influential piece of work. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
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