"hagsploitation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hag + -sploitation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hag|sploitation}} hag + -sploitation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hagsploitation (uncountable)
  1. (film) A subgenre of horror/thriller that features a formerly-glamorous older actress who plays an insane woman who terrorizes those around her. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: Grande Dame Guignol
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