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Viewers say horror film Mortuary feels like a lost TV episode
Original: For a decent chunk of the film, Mortuary looked, sounded, and played out like a lost episode of a TV show like Columbo o
Mortuary, a lesser-known horror film, is drawing comparisons to classic 1970s TV crime and medical dramas like Columbo and Quincy, M.E. A film lover noted that much of the movie looks, sounds, and plays out like a lost episode of such a series, right down to its promotional imagery resembling a vintage TV guide photo. The observation highlights how the film's TV-style production values set it apart from typical genre fare.
Why now: People enjoy comparing older, obscure films to familiar classic television, sparking nostalgic discussion.
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