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“When the first movie to show the anger people have about the war is a grade Z zombie movie, that tells you all you need to know about how afraid of ruffling anyone's feathers people in the movie business are today.”

Quote by Joe Dante

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Joe Dante is an American film director known for his works in the horror and science fiction genres. Born on November 28, 1946, he has directed several classic films since the 1970s, including 'Aliens' and 'The Howling'. Dante is praised for his unique visual style and deep understanding of storytelling in film. more

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