THE CREEPING FLESH *** UK 1973 Dir: Freddie Francis. 92 mins Those days of yore when the evil practices came from ‘Pagan’ continents. The hideous practices of the voodoo, ancient curses, potions, and deadly artifacts. In these times of demonic children and houses, possessed toys, killers that lurk next door…
Browsing: 1970s Horror
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…
“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…
Powerhouse Films will be releasing two Amicus films to their Indicator series label. THE BEAST MUST DIE and I, MONSTER are scheduled to come out in the next few months. More details on each release can be found below. THE BEAST MUST DIE The last of Amicus’ famed…
MAGIC *** USA 1978 Dir: Richard Attenborough. 107 mins Adapted by William Goldman from his own novel and adorned with an unsettling harmonica theme courtesy of composer Jerry Goldsmith, this lone foray into horror for director Richard Attenborough acted as a stepping stone to getting his pet project, GHANDI, financed.…