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Nightmare in Canada: Canadian Horror on Film
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Jerry Ciccoritti
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Rodrigo Gudiño
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Karen Walton
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Nightmare in Canada is a television documentary that delves into the history of Canada's horror film industry. Not only do Canadian horror films have a distinct look and style, they also explore fear and dread in a truly "tundra terror" way through themes such as "man against nature" and "fighting the evil that comes from within." Nightmare in Canada uncovers gems from Canada's film history that combat the stereotype that Canadian cinema is bland or aloof.
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2004-10-26
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