THE MONSTER (aka I Don’t Want To Be Born) *** UK 1975 Dir: Peter Sasdy. 90 mins Memorably titled SHARON’S BABY in the U.S. (there’s no one called Sharon in the movie) alongside THE DEVIL WITHIN HER, this bonkers British entry in THE EXORCIST possession movie cycle throws in parts…
Browsing: 1970 Horror
“There are some films that just defy description.” British Horror Films Joan Collins gives an instantly memorable performance as a stripper cursed by a dwarf to give birth to a demonic child in this classic ’70s exploitation horror directed by Hammer/Amicus veteran Peter Sasdy. Co-starring Eileen Atkins, Ralph…
ALICE SWEET ALICE (a.k.a. Communion / Holy Terror) **** USA 1976 Dir: Alfred Sole. 106 mins A startling American giallo with an unforgettable first reel. Disturbed, basement dwelling 12 year old Alice (then-19 year old Paula Sheppard in a remarkable performance), who traps insects in jars for fun and resents…
BLACK CHRISTMAS ***** Canada 1974 Dir: Bob Clark 92 mins The ultimate festive slasher movie, and the creepiest Christmas horror film of all time. Despite a notable absence of nudity, sex and gore, it was a prominent forerunner to the American slasher cycle, employing many of the tropes and devices…
SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT *** USA 1972 Dir: Theordore Gershuny. 85 mins An over-plotted but often creepy low budgeter, associate produced by future Troma honcho Lloyd Kaufman. Its festive backdrop, eerie use of Christmas carols, threatening phone calls and subjective camerawork may have been an influence on the far more…