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Judith O'Dea
Judith O'Dea (born April 20, 1945) is an American actress. She portrayed Barbra in the 1968 George A. Romero classic horror film '' Night of the Living Dead''. and played Vampira in the 2024 cult comedy '' Vampire Zombies... from Space!'' Career In addition to her signature role, O'Dea has appeared in the television movie '' The Pirate'' in the 1970s. She later took a break from acting to focus on raising her family. In the 2000s, O'Dea returned to acting in several low-budget horror films, including '' Claustrophobia'', '' October Moon'' and ''Women's Studies''. She also returned to the Barbra role for ''Night of the Living Dead: Genesis''. In 2024 Judith appeared in the Canadian comedy '' Vampire Zombies... from Space!'' a parody of, and homage to horror and sci-fi films of the 1950s. O'Dea portrayed Vampira, a role which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Performance at Atlanta's Buried Alive Film Festival, and a Best Ensemble win from Canada's Terror in the Bay F ...
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. It is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania#Municipalities, second-most populous city in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia) and the List of United States cities by population, 67th-most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 302,971 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The city is located in Western Pennsylvania, southwestern Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River, which combine to form the Ohio River. It anchors the Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh metropolitan area, which had a population of 2.457 million residents and is the largest metro area in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the Pennsylvania metropolitan areas, second-largest in Pennsylvania, and the List of metropolitan statistical areas, 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is the principal city of the greater Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistic ...
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October Moon
''October Moon'' is a 2005 independent horror film directed by Jason Paul Collum and starring Judith O'Dea, Brinke Stevens, Sean Michael Lambrecht, Jeff Dylan Graham, Tina Ona Paukstelis, Darcey Vanderhoef and Jerod Howard. Plot October is an LGBTQ+ horror film. The plot concerns a male homosexual relationship. The story for the film is based around how a straight man becomes obsessed with his gay boss. He finds himself isolated from his fiancée and his family as his obsession grows, eventually leading him into a violent rage. Production After a limited theatrical run beginning September 29, 2005, the movie was distributed on DVD by Tempe Entertainment on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2006. The DVD release was an immediate success for the company, and remained their #1 Best Selling Title in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010. ''October Moon'' premiered on On Demand in March 2008. It was jointly produced by B+Boy Productions, LLC and Tempe Entertainment. ''October Moon'' and its sequel we ...
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American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A *Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born *Rose Abdoo born *Paula Abdul born *Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice King, Candice Accola born *Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 *Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Isabella Acres born *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) *Brooke Adams (actress), Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 *Jane Adams (actres ...
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Actresses From Pittsburgh
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' (acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of acting pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role", which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval wor ...
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1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II, the fall of Nazi Germany, and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons have been used in combat. Events World War II will be abbreviated as “WWII” January * January 1 – WWII: ** Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Hungary from the Soviets. * January 9 – WWII: American and Australian troops land at Lingayen Gulf on western coast of the largest Philippine island of Luzon, occupied by Japan since 1942. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussia ...
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Timo Rose
Timo Rose (born 22 February 1977) is a German filmmaker. The founder of the Sword of Independence Filmworks production company (later Germaica/Rosecalypse Films and Records), he is best known for his work in the science fiction and underground horror genres. Films Rose is best known for his ''Mutation'' trilogy, which involves a toxic chemical created by Nazis and rediscovered in modern times. The second and third chapters in this film trilogy were re-edited in 2006 into an FX-heavy "special edition" entitled ''Mutation: Annihilation''. A large majority of his earlier FX work was done by German director/effects technician and close friend Olaf Ittenbach, although Rose currently does most of his own under his "Rosecalypse SFX" banner. Substantially younger than many of his contemporaries, Rose bases much of his filmmaking on the brutality of early Andreas Schnaas and Olaf Ittenbach features. In the decade since he began creating films, he has directed more features than an ...
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Claustrophobia (2004 Film)
''Claustrophobia'' (retitled ''Serial Slayer'' for home video release) is a 2003 American Horror film, horror-Thriller (genre), thriller film. Written and directed by Mark Tapio Kines, it stars Melanie Lynskey, Sheeri Rappaport, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Will Collyer, and Judith O'Dea. The film was shot entirely in daylight, an unusual departure for the horror genre. It was released to DVD by Lionsgate Studios, Lionsgate on December 14, 2004. Plot In a quiet neighborhood just outside Oakland, California, the locals are held hostage by fear when a serial killer armed with a crossbow begins to stalk and kill residents from their rooftops. Cast * Melanie Lynskey as Lauren * Sheeri Rappaport as Gina * Mary Lynn Rajskub as Grace * Will Collyer as Man in Black * Judith O'Dea as Alena Gray Production Casting Owing to its single location and small budget, ''Claustrophobia'' has just three main speaking roles. Having previously worked together on his debut feature, ''Foreign Correspondents (fi ...
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Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting is an American independent multi-media company, which began as a horror genre-focused news website specializing in information services that covered various horror media. The company expanded into other media including podcast networking, entertainment, and streaming media. History Bloody Disgusting was founded in 2001 by Brad Miska (under the pseudonym "Mr. Disgusting") and Tom Owen. In 2025 Brad Miska left the company, and it is currently run by Tom Owen along with Managing Directors John Squires and Meagan Navarro. By 2007, the site had 1.5 million unique visitors and 20 million page views each month. In September 2007 a minority stake was purchased by The Collective, a Beverly Hills–based management company. In 2011 Bloody Disgusting began distributing and producing films that have gone on to win awards and spawned the successful ''V/H/S'' franchise. In 2011, Bloody Disgusting partnered with The Collective and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. to cr ...
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Claustrophobia (2003 Film)
''Claustrophobia'' (retitled ''Serial Slayer'' for home video release) is a 2003 American horror-thriller film. Written and directed by Mark Tapio Kines, it stars Melanie Lynskey, Sheeri Rappaport, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Will Collyer, and Judith O'Dea. The film was shot entirely in daylight, an unusual departure for the horror genre. It was released to DVD by Lionsgate on December 14, 2004. Plot In a quiet neighborhood just outside Oakland, California, the locals are held hostage by fear when a serial killer armed with a crossbow begins to stalk and kill residents from their rooftops. Cast * Melanie Lynskey as Lauren * Sheeri Rappaport as Gina * Mary Lynn Rajskub as Grace * Will Collyer as Man in Black * Judith O'Dea as Alena Gray Production Casting Owing to its single location and small budget, ''Claustrophobia'' has just three main speaking roles. Having previously worked together on his debut feature, ''Foreign Correspondents'', Kines invited Melanie Lynskey to star in the film. ...
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Actor
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for Hypocrisy, hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the Tragedy, tragic Greek chorus, chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' (acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of acting pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role", which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in an ...
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PopMatters
''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, comics, sports Sport is a physical activity or game, often competitive and organized, that maintains or improves physical ability and skills. Sport may provide enjoyment to participants and entertainment to spectators. The number of participants in ..., theater, visual arts, travel, and the Internet. History ''PopMatters'' was founded by Sarah Zupko, who had previously established the cultural studies academic resource site PopCultures. ''PopMatters'' launched in late 1999 as a sister site providing original essays, reviews and criticism of various media products. Over time, the site went from a weekly publication schedule to a five-day-a-week magazine format, expanding into regular review ...
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The Pirate (1978 Film)
''The Pirate'' is a 1978 American two-part, four-hour television miniseries directed by Ken Annakin. It is based on the 1974 novel with the same title written by Harold Robbins. It was broadcast in two parts by CBS on November 21–22, 1978. Plot A man raised by wealthy and powerful Arab parents, is put in charge of his country's vast oil fortunes; only to discover he was born to Jewish birth parents. He then comes into conflict with a terrorist group...headed by his own daughter! Cast * Franco Nero as Baydr Al Fay * Anne Archer as Jordana Mason * Olivia Hussey as Leila * Ian McShane as Rashid * Christopher Lee as Samir Al Fay * Michael Constantine as Yashir * James Franciscus as Dick Carriage * Armand Assante as Ahmed * Stuart Whitman as Terry Sullivan * Eli Wallach as Ben Ezra * Carol Bagdasarian as Maryam * Jeff Corey as Prince Feiyad * Marjorie Lord as Mrs. Mason * Ferdy Mayne as Jabir * Michael Pataki as General Eshnev * Murray Salem as Ramadan * Dimitra Arliss as Nabil ...
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