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Hooray for Horrorwood

Hooray for Horrorwood

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Documentary

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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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Budget

$35000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

15 November 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Himself / Host

John Zacherle

John Zacherle

Himself

Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury

Himself

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Himself

Mick Garris

Mick Garris

Himself

Linnea Quigley

Linnea Quigley

Herself

Bobbie Bresee

Bobbie Bresee

Herself

Bill Malone

Bill Malone

Himself

Sara Karloff

Sara Karloff

Herself

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