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3''Superstition'' is a 1982 American supernatural SlasherMovie directed by James W. Roberson, starring James Houghton, Creator/AlbertSalmi, and Lynn Carlin.
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5Its plot deals with a house haunted by a spirit of a dead witch, which has killed many over a span of 300 years. Now it is targeting the family of an alcoholic preacher who have moved there.
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8!!Examples in the film:
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10* AutoErotica: The film opens with a young couple making out in a car, but they are interrupted by a scary prank.
11* BarrierBustingBlow: Sharack breaks down a door to get to Melinda.
12* ChairmanOfTheBrawl: When his wife is threatened, George grabs a chair in an attempt to break down the kitchen door.
13* EvilLaugh: Sharack's disembodied laugh still haunts the grounds.
14* HalfTheManHeUsedToBe: Artie's friend is cut half as he tries to escape the Sharack place.
15* ImpromptuTracheotomy: A circular saw gets off from its hinges and lodges itself on one unfortunate man's throat.
16* InTheHood: Sharack's ghost appears as a hooded figure.
17* KillItWithWater: Sharack was drowned in the past for being a witch.
18* MakeoutPoint: The abandoned estate was an ideal location for horny teens.
19* NonIndicativeName: Superstitions don't really come into play.
20* OffWithHisHead: Artie is found with his head severed.
21* PeekabooCorpse: One scare has [[spoiler:Justin's]] corpse dropping from a closet.
22* RainOfBlood: Justin discovers Frederick's corpse when he sees blood dripping from it.

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