Movies

Psycho - a 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock that describes the encounter between an embezzling secretary (Janet Leigh) and the owner/manager of the Bates Motel (Anthony Perkins).

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Brazil - a 1985 British sci-fi fantasy directed by Terry Gilliam, described as a 'dystopian satire' that has achieved cult status. The movie is named after the recurring theme song, 'Aquarela do Brasil'.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers - a 1956 sci-fi directed by Don Siegel. In a small California town alien invaders replace humans with perfect (albeit emotionless) replicas, and a local doctor discovers the plot.

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