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31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘Sisters’

Jeff Mitchell

“Sisters” (1972) – Brian De Palma sometimes gleefully dives into Hitchcock territory (“Blow Out” (1981), “Body Double” (1984)) but with a bloodier, grittier edge. “Sisters” is a perfect example.  Phillip (Lisle Wilson) meets a young, attractive model, Danielle (Margot Kidder). After spending the night, he unceremoniously meets Danielle’s twin sister, Dominique (also played by Kidder).  Let’s just say that the latter sibling isn’t as congenial as the former.  A crime is committed.  An upstart reporter (Jennifer Salt) tries to solve the mystery, and the clues are in plain sight!  See…

31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘Trilogy of Terror’

Jeff Mitchell

“Trilogy of Terror” (1975) –  Karen Black and director Dan Curtis lead a triad of chilling stories in this made-for-television anthology film.  Black is the one-constant across the 72-minute runtime, as she’s the lead in all three mini-flicks and plays wildly different characters. “Julie” – An English professor (Black), with a shy, librarian-with-glasses look is pursued by one of her students. The teacher and student go out on a date, but the young protégé has ulterior motives. “Millicent and Therese” – Two sisters, Millicent (Black) and Therese (Black), have a…

31 Scary Movies that are 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon: ‘Friday the 13th’

Jeff Mitchell

“Friday the 13th” (1980) – A group of soon-to-be camp counselors attempt to reopen Camp Crystal Lake in 1979, after previous owners closed the infamous summer locale 21 years earlier due to unsolved murders.  Surely, 21 years is enough time to resurrect a place for kids to call home during June, July, or August.  Right? Not according to Crazy Ralph (Walt Gorney) who warns, “It’s got a death curse.” Oh, Ned, Jack, Bill, Marcie, Brenda, Alice, and Steve should have listened, because a killer is on the loose, and the…