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Every afternoon during the late autumn/winter months, between 4 and 5pm, just as daylight fades and turns to darkness, I'll be posting details of a creepy, often bizarre, ghost or horror film I'm watching, from the 1970s, when many of that genre were made, selected from the crusty vaults of YouTube...
So why not join me by watching it on the big screen of your Smart TV?
Draw the curtains/turn off the lights, snuggle up beside the fire and pour yourself a glass or cup of something warm and comforting, whilst going back in time to an era where they knew what dark and creepy was all about, without the need for any special effects...
Today's selection from the dank and musty caves of the macabre, is Gargoyles:
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Marco.
zoltan hound of Dracula is a good one :)
zoltan hound of Dracula is a good one :)
Noted. I'll check that out.
Well, Gargoyles was great! In the latter stages, it reminded me of an episode from the original Star Trek TV series, or an old Dr Who. If I'd watched that as a kid, I'd have had nightmares...
Creepy factor: 7
Anyone else got some good reccos for creepy/spooky films from the 1970s?
Marco.
Blood on Satans Claw, available on YouTube but be aware it contains full frontal nudity!!:lol:
Ok folks, as darkness falls, it's time for today's terrifying titbit from the dustiest recesses of YouTube:
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Lock the doors and hide under the sofa - there's A Howling in the Woods.... Muhahahahaha :eek:
Marco.
Well, that was interesting!
*Very*70s, in terms of the eerie soundtrack accompanying the film, which is one of the things I love in films from this decade, and that music was used to create tension and suspense, along with a rather 'dark' vibe throughout. Who needs special effects?
Creepy factor: 6
So what will be tomorrow's creepy film? Tune in and find out!
Marco.
Have a look at Theatre of Blood, 70s Hammer horror with Vincent Price being creepy and camp at the same time, very entertaining.
walpurgis
11-11-2017, 19:58
Have a look at Theatre of Blood, 70s Hammer horror with Vincent Price being creepy and camp at the same time, very entertaining.
Bought the DVD recently. I've seen it a couple of times. Some reckon it's Vincent Price's best film, could be right.
Have a look at Theatre of Blood, 70s Hammer horror with Vincent Price being creepy and camp at the same time, very entertaining.
Good shout, Ian. Not watched that one for ages! :thumbsup:
Trying to explore some of the more obscure stuff now....
Marco.
stairpost
11-11-2017, 21:28
zoltan hound of Dracula is a good one :)
I watched that when I was young at a friends house on a sleepover, it terrified the life out of us.
zoltan hound of Dracula is a good one :)
Yes I remember watching that in the '80s. Not a bad film at all.
watching the night stalker...you tube... via apple tv
Is it any good, Grant? :)
A little later than usual (as I was out), tonight's crusty creep-show, from the murky depths of YouTube is:
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Settle down and strap yourself in for the ride! :eek::eyebrows:
Marco.
it was ok. Not a good picture nd not scary. been a long time since it was made. Some decent actors and script was ok. Music when there was ok. not memorable but watchable
montesquieu
12-11-2017, 20:09
Bought the DVD recently. I've seen it a couple of times. Some reckon it's Vincent Price's best film, could be right.
No2. No1 is The Tingler !
walpurgis
12-11-2017, 20:11
No2. No1 is The Tingler !
I found that a bit daft! :)
'The Tomb of Ligeia' was pretty good, in a slightly heavy going and mad way!
montesquieu
12-11-2017, 20:17
Only last night I watched a documentary about The Tingler - fascinating story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMllhUHnqVU
I just checked out 'Don't Watch Alone' which it seems was only on Scottish Television - a Friday night horror double bill. I remember watching that in my jim jams when I was about 10 years old.
http://jbhthescots.com/2014/10/31/dont-watch-alone/
Is it any good, Grant? :)
A little later than usual (as I was out), tonight's crusty creep-show, from the murky depths of YouTube is:
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Well, this was very good and ticked all the right boxes, delivering the dark and eerie vibe I love about these old films from the 1970s - and even Captain Kirk made an appearance! :eek:
Creepy factor: 8
Tune in at twilight for today's carefully chosen, crusty creep-fest! :eyebrows:
Marco.
rigger67
13-11-2017, 10:15
I'd recommend "The Beast Must Die" - very stylish movie with an excellent take on the whole werewolf genre, IMHO.
Stars Peter Cushing and a young Michael Gambon :)
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 11:19
Hows about the Medusa Touch 1978
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Hows about the Medusa Touch 1978
yes that was a good one... good book too
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 11:27
Italian film from the 70s
Baba Yaga also know as Kiss Me Kill Me/The Devil Witch
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Weird film, very arty, great soundtrack and could technically also fall under erotica, so some nudity and adult themes therein. Should be up Marco's street.
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 11:32
Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974)
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Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 11:35
This just falls into Marco's time period being 1979
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If you ae going to remake something, then do it better or bring something new to the table. I think this film does both.
Great reccos, guys. Keep 'em coming - even though there won't be enough hours in the day to watch them all! :eyebrows:
Marco.
Ok chaps, as twilight beckons, the log fire and candles have been lit, a cup of freshly brewed Assam tea poured, this time accompanied with a slice of Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Columbian Coffee & Walnut cake, I'm just about to settle down for the evening with another toe-curling creepy classic, from the spider-infested vaults of YouTube, this time from 1977...
Draw the curtains and lock the doors, it's time to enter the DEAD OF NIGHT:
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Marco.
walpurgis
13-11-2017, 16:12
Bet that's not as good as the 1945 original.
The part with Michael Redgrave as the ventriloquist and the monstrous 'dummy' Hugo was unforgettable.
Here's a couple that are creepy in a different kind of way, quite disturbing and very weird. The Wicker Man with Edward Woodward and Zardoz with Sean Connery.
walpurgis
13-11-2017, 16:19
I loved 'Zardoz'. Weird definitely, but not disturbing I thought. Unlike the broodingly nasty 'Wicker Man', a happy ending for all bar one.
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 16:31
I loved 'Zardoz'. Weird definitely, but not disturbing I thought. Unlike the broodingly nasty 'Wicker Man', a happy ending for all bar one.
Hate that movie.
walpurgis
13-11-2017, 16:32
If you like weird and creepy.
Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGEjEu0bn4
'Street of Crocodiles', a mostly animated twenty minute short from The Brothers Quay. It don't come much weirder.
(picture quality a bit better here: http://www.veoh.com/watch/v6379267p4RASaSD )
Bet that's not as good as the 1945 original.
The part with Michael Redgrave as the ventriloquist and the monstrous 'dummy' Hugo was unforgettable.
thats a creepy film the michael redgrave one. its available on blueray now all restored.
What is that late Sixties/early Seventies film where they are devil worshippers and Gordon Jackson is the copper investigating it? I'm pretty sure it is a Hammer film. At the end it turns out Jackson was one of them from the start.
Bet that's not as good as the 1945 original.
Play the intro and listen to how the "Dead of Night" is described, and how it's depicted in the intro, in such a dark and eerie way, and you'll realise what I love about these old films!
Btw, this particular example is a trilogy of haunting tales...
Marco.
What is that late Sixties/early Seventies film where they are devil worshippers and Gordon Jackson is the copper investigating it? I'm pretty sure it is a Hammer film. At the end it turns out Jackson was one of them from the start.
Spectre i think.. about 77
What is that late Sixties/early Seventies film where they are devil worshippers and Gordon Jackson is the copper investigating it? I'm pretty sure it is a Hammer film. At the end it turns out Jackson was one of them from the start.
I like the sound of that...
Well, the Dead of Night was ace! 'Steed' (Patrick Macnee), from The Avengers, even made an appearance... The last story was the best, and *very* dark and spooky, especially the ending! :eek:
Creepy factor: 8
Marco.
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 18:31
Marco you must watch this - 1972. Fabulous.
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If you like weird and creepy.
Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGEjEu0bn4
'Street of Crocodiles', a mostly animated twenty minute short from The Brothers Quay. It don't come much weirder.
(picture quality a bit better here: http://www.veoh.com/watch/v6379267p4RASaSD )
LOVED that.... That was quality!! :thumbsup:
Marco.
Will do, Neil. I'll watch it later.
Marco.
Spectral Morn
13-11-2017, 18:36
Will do, Neil. I'll watch it later.
Marco.
I will very shocked if you don't like it, there is even a hifi twist to it.
I'm sure I will. I'll let you know :)
Btw, this is going to be my selection for 4pm tomorrow:
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Marco.
VanDerGraaf
13-11-2017, 19:57
Marco you must watch this - 1972. Fabulous.
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An old favourite.
Sorry, Neil, I watched this film last night, and while it was ok, it wasn't really my thing.
Well I say 'watched', but in fact I fell asleep halfway through it... There was none (or very little) of the accompanying eerie music I like, and I found it quite boring (too much talking and not enough action).
For me, it wasn't at all scary or macabre - and for these particular film selections, there has to be a strong element of that in the overall 'vibe'.
So.... A little too subtle for me, and probably one for purists of this genre. What I'm after is more disposable, pre-teatime 'froth' (but done well) that has a creepy/spooky theme and 'scare factor', and which doesn't require much concentration to follow...
Creepy Factor: 4
Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. Maybe your next one will hit the spot? :)
We'll see if my chosen 'Horror Express' does so later. There are certainly enough good actors in it! :cool:
Marco.
Spectral Morn
14-11-2017, 11:43
Sorry, Neil, I watched this film last night, and while it was ok, it wasn't really my thing.
Well I say 'watched', but in fact I fell asleep halfway through it... There was none (or very little) of the accompanying eerie music I like, and I found it quite boring (too much talking and not enough action).
For me, it wasn't at all scary or macabre - and for these particular film selections, there has to be a strong element of that in the overall 'vibe'.
So.... A little too subtle for me, and probably one for purists of this genre. What I'm after is more disposable, pre-teatime 'froth' (but done well) that has a creepy/spooky theme and 'scare factor', and which doesn't require much concentration...
Creepy Factor: 4
Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. Maybe your next one will hit the spot? :)
We'll see if my chosen 'Horror Express' does so later. There are certainly enough good actors in it! :cool:
Marco.
Horror Express is a reasonably good film, seen it a few times.
If we all liked the same thing it would be a boring world. The Stone Tape is a creeping horror and its really the last 15 mins when the more awful horror gets revealed. I think it interesting that the main thrust of the sub plot is the development of a new recording medium and digital is mentioned. Nigel Kneale is the writer behind Quatermas and The Stone Tape was commissioned as a Christmas ghost story.
Horror Express is a reasonably good film, seen it a few times.
If we all liked the same thing it would be a boring world. The Stone Tape is a creeping horror and its really the last 15 mins when the more awful horror gets revealed. I think it interesting that the main thrust of the sub plot is the development of a new recording medium and digital is mentioned. Nigel Kneale is the writer behind Quatermas and The Stone Tape was commissioned as a Christmas ghost story.
Indeed. I think it was the fact that it had a 'sub-plot', which was the problem (too much thinking)! :D
And sadly, I never got to experience the all-important "awful horror", during the last 15 mins, simply because of ennui... ;) I'm afraid that if a film doesn't 'hook' me within the first 15 mins, and takes too long to get going, I don't have the attention span or patience necessary to wait until it does!
No, I just need something simple (but effective) to 'wash over me' before teatime. Disposable light entertainment. Yes, you'll have guessed that I'm a not a film connoisseur! :eyebrows:
Marco.
'Martyrs' is a deeply disturbing film.
Noted, Mark. Which era is it from?
Marco.
Just about to settle down and watch it now, curtains drawn, and the candles and wood-burner lit, this being time enjoyed with a rather fine Speyside malt...
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/9XoT2l.jpg
Let the horror commence! :eyebrows:
Marco.
WESTLOWER
14-11-2017, 17:05
Hammers Dr Terrors house of Horror
Christopher Lee' Peter Cushing and bizarrely Alan Freeman etc..
And a great Jazz Scene / score with Roy Castle and the mighty Tubby Hayes!!
http://i.imgur.com/SIcODU2.jpg
WESTLOWER
14-11-2017, 17:07
Alternative poster
http://i.imgur.com/5T1aoLd.jpg
SON IS GETTING THIS AMONG HIS PRESSIES THIS YEAR ON BLURAY...Hammer Horror Film: Twins of Evil 1971
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069427/
in a similar classic vein,on the drama channel they've been re running 70's classic tv series,i was too young to appreciate them at the time but ive really enjoyed watching 'when the boat comes in' and now im hooked on 'the duchess of duke street' lol next up i hoping for 'the house of elliot' .
Noted, Mark. Which era is it from?
Marco.
The original was made in 2008. It's not a camp, fun film like the Hammer movies - it's genuinely quite disturbing (it's a French Canadian film).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrs_(2008_film)
Well, I watched the 'Horror Express' earlier, and it was excellent!
Ticked all the right boxes for me, for the purpose of this exercise: uncomplicated, straightforward plot, quite dark and moody overall (which I like), well-acted, got to the point quickly, and crucially, was accompanied by the all-important eerie 1970s sound effects! :)
Plus, it depicted old steam trains, and in particular, first-class rail travel from a time when it really was FIRST CLASS. I just love everything about those old carriages: the vintage decor, the individual 'booths', closed off for privacy, and the standards of service and food on board.
It simply makes me want to travel on the Orient Express even more, which Del and I will definitely do at some point soon. Venice - Simplon would be good. Or perhaps on the Eastern and Oriental! :cool:
Anyway, 'Horror Express' hit the spot nicely and comes highly recommended, for anyone who hasn't seen it.
Creepy factor 8.5
Tune in again folks, for tomorrow's spooky selection!
Marco.
Hammers Dr Terrors house of Horror
Christopher Lee' Peter Cushing and bizarrely Alan Freeman etc..
And a great Jazz Scene / score with Roy Castle and the mighty Tubby Hayes!!
http://i.imgur.com/SIcODU2.jpg
Noted on that, Adam. What a fantastic looking poster, too (as was the other one you showed)! Just look at the vibrant colours and artwork. You just don't see that these days. I'll defo be checking out that film, along with 'The Ghoul', which I've also been looking at, so I may have a Peter Cushing double-bill tomorrow! :cool:
Marco.
SON IS GETTING THIS AMONG HIS PRESSIES THIS YEAR ON BLURAY...Hammer Horror Film: Twins of Evil 1971
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069427/
Like the look of that, Grant. Another one to bookmark! :thumbsup:
Marco.
The original was made in 2008. It's not a camp, fun film like the Hammer movies - it's genuinely quite disturbing (it's a French Canadian film).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrs_(2008_film)
Cheers for that, Mark. Yes I know what you mean, and it's something I would love normally (and indeed will seek out), but not for the purpose of this particular exercise, which is for films more along the lines of the Hammer movies, and what I've just enjoyed watching - and it *must* be from the 70s :)
Marco.
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There are a bunch of Dr Phibes movies :).
This isn't a horror movie as such but if you want a heavy psychedelic 60's movie I strongly recommend it:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/Final_programme.png/220px-Final_programme.png
Spectral Morn
15-11-2017, 11:52
This isn't a horror movie as such but if you want a heavy psychedelic 60's movie I strongly recommend it:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/Final_programme.png/220px-Final_programme.png
Awful bastardisation of one of Mike Moorcocks eternal champion books, shame as I think its the only adaptation of one of his books.
Yes, I believe it is as no Elric films have yet been made. The Final Programme is confused and disjointed, but visually interesting and true to the themes of Moorcock's work.
Well me old fright lovers, as darkness falls, and light becomes a fading memory, it's time to close the curtains once again, light the candles and log fire, batten down the hatches and try to keep evil at bay until dawn, as GHOULS are out there.............
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Marco.
Well me old fright lovers, as darkness falls, and light becomes a fading memory, it's time to close the curtains once again, light the candles and log fire, batten down the hatches and try to keep evil at bay until dawn, as GHOULS are out there.............
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/MKRF5K.jpg
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Marco.
One of the better British creepy/horror films.
walpurgis
17-11-2017, 23:00
Blimey. Don Henderson. He always played strange characters.
Been rather remiss over the last couple of nights on the creepy film front (busy doing other things), but will 'resume duties' later this afternoon! Yes, Barry, The Ghoul was good :)
Who's Don Henderson? Apart from his role in said film, I've never heard of him. What else has he been in that I might know?
Marco.
walpurgis
18-11-2017, 10:00
Who's Don Henderson? Apart from his role in said film, I've never heard of him. What else has he been in that I might know?
Marco.
He featured in many things Marco. My main recollection of him was in the 'Bulman' TV series as the slightly weird detective, which also starred Siobhan Redmond.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083393/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_52
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Henderson
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0376405/
I remember him. Yeah, he was dig and gruff.. was in star wars too for a short appearance and was a priest in something else too.
He featured in many things Marco. My main recollection of him was in the 'Bulman' TV series as the slightly weird detective, which also starred Siobhan Redmond.
Ah yes, I know who you mean now. Used to watch that series... If I remember correctly, for some bizarre reason, he always wore gloves!
Marco.
Ok folks, as the the day draws to a close and evening approaches, it's time to settle down in front of the log fire with a cup of Darjeeling for today's creepy classic, this time from 1972. It's Tales From the Crypt, with Joan Collins and old faithful Peter Cushing:
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Marco.
A bit off topic Marco (but absolutely on..) given your love of the the Hammer Anthology horror films is my reccomendation of the modern retelling of the format...
VHS
https://youtu.be/owTg6e60u48
Stuff of nightmares.
farflungstar
18-11-2017, 18:39
Ok folks, as the the day draws to a close and evening approaches, it's time to settle down in front of the log fire with a cup of Darjeeling for today's creepy classic, this time from 1972. It's Tales From the Crypt, with Joan Collins and old faithful Peter Cushing:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/foH9Tk.jpg
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Marco.One of my favourite movies.
I've been hooked on Hammer from being a small kid and remember how excited I would be when the beeb would have a run of them on Friday nights.
They are classics.
A bit off topic Marco (but absolutely on..) given your love of the the Hammer Anthology horror films is my reccomendation of the modern retelling of the format...
VHS
https://youtu.be/owTg6e60u48
Stuff of nightmares.
Looks right up my street, Gaz! Sadly however, wrong era for this thread ;)
Marco.
I've been hooked on Hammer from being a small kid and remember how excited I would be when the beeb would have a run of them on Friday nights.
They are classics.
Me too, Adrian. Love the dark and eerie vibe they created! I actually find watching them rather comforting, most probably as a result of nostalgia. I've also never been one for 'cheery' films... And if I watch a comedy, I prefer it to be a black one ;)
Well...... Tales From the Crypt was very good. I've always liked these compilations of spooky tales, and this one was a cracker!
Creepy factor: 8
Marco.
I’m not sure if you will be continuing with your recommendation of creepy/scary/disturbing films made in the ‘70s, but here’s a pretty comprehensive list I’ve made for you.
Most of them I have seen: some are very, very good, whereas some are truly dire! Not sure how many of them are available to watch on YouTube.
The Abominable Dr Phibes 1971
Alien 1979
The Amityville Horror 1979
… And Now The Screaming Starts 1973
The Asphyx 1972
Asylem 1972
Attack of The Killer Tomatoes 1978
Audrey Rose 1977
Baron Blood 1972
The Beast 1975
The Beast Must Die 1974
Ben 1972
Blood For Dracula 1973
Blood From The Mummy’s Tomb 1971
Ben 1972
Blood For Dracula 1975
Blood From The Mummy’s Tomb 1971
Blood on Satan’s Claw 1970
Blood – Relations 1977
The Brood 1979
The Brotherhood of Satan 1970
Bug 1975
Burnt Offerings 1976
Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter 1972
The Car 1977
Carrie 1976
The Changeling 1979
The Child 1977
Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things 1978
Chosen Survivor 1974
Coma 1977
Count Dracula 1977
Countess Dracula 1970
Count Yorga, Vampire 1970
Crash! 1977
The Crazies 1973
The Creeping Flesh 1972
Cry of The Banshee 1972
Damnation Alley 1977
Daughters of Darkness 1970
Dawn of The Dead 1977
Death Line 1972
Death Watch 1979
Demon Seed 1977
Devil Dog – The Hound of Hell 1978
The Devil’s Rain 1975
The Devil’s Widow 1971
Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde 1971
Dr Phibes Rides Again 1972
Dr Strange 1978
Dominique 1978
Don’t Look Now 1973
Dracula 1979
Dracula AD1972 1972
Duel 1971
The Dunwich Horror 1970
Embryo 1976
Eraserhead 1976
Exorcist 1973
Exorcist II 1977
Eyes of Laura Mars 1978
The Fog 1979
The Food of The Gods 1976
Frankenstein and The Monster From Hell 1973
Frankenstein: the True Story 1973
From Beyond The Grave 1973
The Fury 1978
Halloween 1978
Horror Express 1972
House of Dark Shadows 1970
The House of Exorcism 1975
The House That Dripped Blood 1970
I, Monster 1971
The Incredible Melting Man 1977
Invasion of The Body Snatchers 1978
The Island of Dr Moreau 1979
It Lives Again 1978
It’s Alive 1978
Kingdom of The Spiders 1977
The Last Wave 1977
The Legacy 1978
The Legend of Hell House 1978
The Legend of The 7 Golden Vampires 1974
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death 1977
The Living Dead at The Manchester Morgue 1974
Love at First Bite 1979
Lust For a Vampire 1971
Magic 1978
Malpertuis 1971
The Manitou 1977
Martin 1976
The Medusa Touch 1978
The Mephisto Waltz 1971
The mind of Mr Soames 1970
The Mutations 1973
Night of Dark Shadows 1971
Night of The Lepus 1972
The Night Stalker 1971
The Night Strangler 1972
Nightwing 1979
Nosferatu The Vampyre 1979
Nothing but Night 1972
The Omega Man 1971
The Omen 1976
The Other 1972
Patrick 1978
The People Time Forgot 1977
Phantasm 1978
The Phantom of Liberty 1974
Phantom of The Paradise 1974
Phase IV 1973
The Pied Piper 1971
Piranha 1978
Prophesy 1979
Providence 1977
The Psychic 1979
Psychomania 1973
Rabid 1976
Race With The Devil 1978
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud 1974
The Return of Count Yoga 1974
Salem’s Lot 1979
The Satanic Rites of Dracula 1973
The Scars of Dracula 1970
Schlock 1971
Scream and Scream Again 1970
Seizure 1974
The Sentinel 1979
Shock 1977
The Shout 1978
Sisters 1972
Son of Dracula 1974
Squirm 1976
The Swarm 1978
Tales From The Crypt 1972
Tales That Witness Madness 1973
The Tenant 1976
Theatre of Blood 1973
3 Women 1977
The Tin Drum 1979
El Topo 1971
To The Devil a Daughter 1976
Trilogy of Terror 1975
Twins of Evil 1971
The Uncanny 1977
Vampire Circus 1971
Vault of Horror 1973
Westworld 1973
The Wicker Man 1973
Willard 1970
montesquieu
22-11-2017, 22:56
I’m not sure if you will be continuing with your recommendation of creepy/scary/disturbing films made in the ‘70s, but here’s a pretty comprehensive list I’ve made for you.
Most of them I have seen: some are very, very good, whereas some are truly dire! Not sure how many of them are available to watch on YouTube.
The Abominable Dr Phibes 1971
Alien 1979
The Amityville Horror 1979
… And Now The Screaming Starts 1973
The Asphyx 1972
Asylem 1972
Attack of The Killer Tomatoes 1978
Audrey Rose 1977
Baron Blood 1972
The Beast 1975
The Beast Must Die 1974
Ben 1972
Blood For Dracula 1973
Blood From The Mummy’s Tomb 1971
Ben 1972
Blood For Dracula 1975
Blood From The Mummy’s Tomb 1971
Blood on Satan’s Claw 1970
Blood – Relations 1977
The Brood 1979
The Brotherhood of Satan 1970
Bug 1975
Burnt Offerings 1976
Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter 1972
The Car 1977
Carrie 1976
The Changeling 1979
The Child 1977
Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things 1978
Chosen Survivor 1974
Coma 1977
Count Dracula 1977
Countess Dracula 1970
Count Yorga, Vampire 1970
Crash! 1977
The Crazies 1973
The Creeping Flesh 1972
Cry of The Banshee 1972
Damnation Alley 1977
Daughters of Darkness 1970
Dawn of The Dead 1977
Death Line 1972
Death Watch 1979
Demon Seed 1977
Devil Dog – The Hound of Hell 1978
The Devil’s Rain 1975
The Devil’s Widow 1971
Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde 1971
Dr Phibes Rides Again 1972
Dr Strange 1978
Dominique 1978
Don’t Look Now 1973
Dracula 1979
Dracula AD1972 1972
Duel 1971
The Dunwich Horror 1970
Embryo 1976
Eraserhead 1976
Exorcist 1973
Exorcist II 1977
Eyes of Laura Mars 1978
The Fog 1979
The Food of The Gods 1976
Frankenstein and The Monster From Hell 1973
Frankenstein: the True Story 1973
From Beyond The Grave 1973
The Fury 1978
Halloween 1978
Horror Express 1972
House of Dark Shadows 1970
The House of Exorcism 1975
The House That Dripped Blood 1970
I, Monster 1971
The Incredible Melting Man 1977
Invasion of The Body Snatchers 1978
The Island of Dr Moreau 1979
It Lives Again 1978
It’s Alive 1978
Kingdom of The Spiders 1977
The Last Wave 1977
The Legacy 1978
The Legend of Hell House 1978
The Legend of The 7 Golden Vampires 1974
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death 1977
The Living Dead at The Manchester Morgue 1974
Love at First Bite 1979
Lust For a Vampire 1971
Magic 1978
Malpertuis 1971
The Manitou 1977
Martin 1976
The Medusa Touch 1978
The Mephisto Waltz 1971
The mind of Mr Soames 1970
The Mutations 1973
Night of Dark Shadows 1971
Night of The Lepus 1972
The Night Stalker 1971
The Night Strangler 1972
Nightwing 1979
Nosferatu The Vampyre 1979
Nothing but Night 1972
The Omega Man 1971
The Omen 1976
The Other 1972
Patrick 1978
The People Time Forgot 1977
Phantasm 1978
The Phantom of Liberty 1974
Phantom of The Paradise 1974
Phase IV 1973
The Pied Piper 1971
Piranha 1978
Prophesy 1979
Providence 1977
The Psychic 1979
Psychomania 1973
Rabid 1976
Race With The Devil 1978
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud 1974
The Return of Count Yoga 1974
Salem’s Lot 1979
The Satanic Rites of Dracula 1973
The Scars of Dracula 1970
Schlock 1971
Scream and Scream Again 1970
Seizure 1974
The Sentinel 1979
Shock 1977
The Shout 1978
Sisters 1972
Son of Dracula 1974
Squirm 1976
The Swarm 1978
Tales From The Crypt 1972
Tales That Witness Madness 1973
The Tenant 1976
Theatre of Blood 1973
3 Women 1977
The Tin Drum 1979
El Topo 1971
To The Devil a Daughter 1976
Trilogy of Terror 1975
Twins of Evil 1971
The Uncanny 1977
Vampire Circus 1971
Vault of Horror 1973
Westworld 1973
The Wicker Man 1973
Willard 1970
Missing Ken Russell's The Devils, 1971
Lol - great stuff, Barry - cheers! :thumbsup:
Some of my favourite films of all time are on that list :)
I will be continuing the 'creepy films' theme. It's just that I've been busy around that time for the last couple of nights, but hope to resume matters tomorrow.
Marco.
farflungstar
23-11-2017, 08:47
I've seen almost all of those on the list. Some are a waste of celluloid others are great and a few, like the fog, are classics of the genre and time. IMO
Ok, tonight's selection of cobwebbed creepy classics, slightly later than usual, comes from 1971, where something very sinister is happening in this particular dwelling.....
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Marco.
Well, that one was fab and ticked all the right boxes, significantly due to the plethora of good actors featured, coupled with great story lines and the ubiquitous infectiously eerie music, one only encounters in films of this genre and era. Wonderful stuff! :)
Creepy factor: 8.5
Marco.
And now, as daylight fades and the creatures of the night awaken to claim the land until dawn, let's huddle together and lock all the doors, as lurking in the shadows, ready to claim your soul, is The Night Strangler....
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Marco.
Lawrence001
29-11-2017, 10:14
Surprised nobody has mentioned Suspiria (Dario Argento 1977), a classic "spaghetti horror". Music by "spaghetti prog-rock" band Goblin.
There's also Nosferatu the Vampyre (Werner Herzog, 1979). Music by Kraut-rock band Popol Vuh.
Re The Devils, amazing film, not a true horror but certainly some very disturbing scenes that could qualify it as such. Took me ages to find it on DVD, think it was a rip off from a VHS.
And now I really want to mention this film as it is my all time classic horror, but it's way out in the time scale. The Black Cat starring Karloff and Lugosi (not to be confused with a terrible Black Cat from the 40s I think). One of the best films ever made full stop. At times the imagery and atmosphere in it is unsurpassed (especially considering when it was made and that it was a Hollywood blockbuster) except maybe by the original Nosferatu.
Surprised nobody has mentioned Suspiria (Dario Argento 1977), a classic "spaghetti horror". Music by "spaghetti prog-rock" band Goblin.
There's also Nosferatu the Vampyre (Werner Herzog, 1979). Music by Kraut-rock band Popol Vuh.
Re The Devils, amazing film, not a true horror but certainly some very disturbing scenes that could qualify it as such. Took me ages to find it on DVD, think it was a rip off from a VHS.
And now I really want to mention this film as it is my all time classic horror, but it's way out in the time scale. The Black Cat starring Karloff and Lugosi (not to be confused with a terrible Black Cat from the 40s I think). One of the best films ever made full stop. At times the imagery and atmosphere in it is unsurpassed (especially considering when it was made and that it was a Hollywood blockbuster) except maybe by the original Nosferatu.
Agree with you about 'Suspiria' - an excellent film and for some reason one I neglected to include on my list.
There were several films titled The Black Cat, all based on the book by Edgar Allen Poe (some more loosely than others). The 1934 film with Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff is one of the better ones, though it owes more to Aleister Crowley than to Poe. The 1941 remake (also starring Lugosi) was a feeble attempt, completely lacking all of the menace of Poe's story.
Quite often remakes are poor: one example being (appropriately) 'Cat People'. The 1942 Val Lewton film starring Simone Simon was excellent, creepy and atmospheric, with much of the horror suggested and left to the imagination of the viewer. Whereas the 1982 remake, starring Nastassia Kinski, is longer with more explicit horror but is, IMO, all the poorer for it.
Now the winter nights are drawing near, I thought I'd resurrect this thread... And kicking us off again is this crusty collection of chillers:
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Marco.
Agree with you about 'Suspiria' - an excellent film and for some reason one I neglected to include on my list.
Both versions are superb IMO and the soundtrack from the recent version is I think some of Thom Yorke's best work.
Yeah, loved Suspiria... Got any good reccos for some totally fucked-up horror/psychological thrillers from the 1970s [must be from that era].
Marco.
I'll put my thinking cap on - I'm a bit Islay chilled out right now!
Lol - no worries.... :eyebrows:
Marco.
Spectral Morn
29-10-2019, 20:43
The Vampire Lovers (Hammer 1970)
One of the first of hammers erotic horror films. Their version of Camilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, a vampire story that pre dates Dracula.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI7bRE9YcJM
Cheers, Neil Will defo check that out :thumbsup:
Marco.
Spectral Morn
29-10-2019, 21:05
Cheers, Neil Will defo check that out :thumbsup:
Marco.
Last time round you watched Twin of Evil which is the last in this trilogy about the Karnstein family, this one is the first. Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter is a related film, it was to have been a TV series, alas that didn't happen. Love that film, one of my favourites.
The Black Adder
30-10-2019, 10:48
My faves are (not all hammer)
The house that dripped blood
Twins of evil
Vampire lovers
Countess dracular
The wicker man
The devil rides out
Lust for a vampire
Blood from the mummies tomb
Corruption
Vampyres
The devil's nightmare (Italian)
Fear in the night
... to name more than a few.
I must admit to knowing the scripts by heart of all of the above. Love watching them.
Of course the hammer series versions are also brilliant with Carparhian Eagle, Guardian of the Abyss and The house that bled to death are a few of my absolute faves but I like them all.
Also love the kenny everett film Bloodbath in the house of death. Lol
My uncle used to write to Peter Cushing and he replied quite a few times. The first hammer film I saw was twins of evil and weirdly that was my uncles favorite too.
The films of that era had an innocent yet disturbing vibe and not the all out typical 'postage stamp' horror films which were designed for the american market. Ugh.
Many had a dark yet intellectual aspect and were really well made.
Yes the blood was ketchup but that aside the casts were pretty amazing and the screenplay was one of a kind.
A good modern cult style film I like is The Love Witch.
And one of my all time modern cult films is A field in England.
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walpurgis
30-10-2019, 11:00
'Repulsion' 1965 is a proper horror movie. Rather different to most and uncomfortably weird. B&W though, so Marco may not approve. :)
'Repulsion' 1965 is a proper horror movie. Rather different to most and uncomfortably weird. B&W though, so Marco may not approve. :)
Agreed! Catherine Deneuve is brilliant as someone suffering a nervious breakdown with fatal consequences. The amount of blood shown is minimal (in fact I think the only blood letting occurs in the salon).
Seen it many times but have yet to obtain a copy.
walpurgis
30-10-2019, 16:52
Agreed! Catherine Deneuve is brilliant as someone suffering a nervious breakdown with fatal consequences. The amount of blood shown is minimal (in fact I think the only blood letting occurs in the salon).
Seen it many times but have yet to obtain a copy.
You forgot the bit where she slashes Patrick Wymark to bits with an open razor. :)
You forgot the bit where she slashes Patrick Wymark to bits with an open razor. :)
you cant really blame her for that;)
Pigmy Pony
03-11-2019, 20:02
I remember as a kid watching an old black & white horror film which seemed to involve victims being handed a bit of paper with some symbols (runes?) written on it. Which would then make a flying beeline for the nearest fire. After which the victim would be visited by some monster. That was proper creepy. Anyone have any idea what it might have been called?
walpurgis
03-11-2019, 20:13
I remember as a kid watching an old black & white horror film which seemed to involve victims being handed a bit of paper with some symbols (runes?) written on it. Which would then make a flying beeline for the nearest fire. After which the victim would be visited by some monster. That was proper creepy. Anyone have any idea what it might have been called?
'Night of The Demon'. Proper horror classic that is. It's been on Horror Channel and Moving Pictures TV channels a few times recently.
Pigmy Pony
04-11-2019, 19:35
'Night of The Demon'. Proper horror classic that is. It's been on Horror Channel and Moving Pictures TV channels a few times recently.
Cheers Geoff, I keep a lookout for that. I know it scared the bejaysus out of me as a kid.
walpurgis
04-11-2019, 19:42
Cheers Geoff, I keep a lookout for that. I know it scared the bejaysus out of me as a kid.
The other one to look out for is the 1945 'Dead of Night' anthology film with Michael Redgrave. The part with Hugo the dummy puppet is truly hair raising! Redgrave's acting here was fantastic. Proper spooky!!
The other one to look out for is the 1945 'Dead of Night' anthology film with Michael Redgrave. The part with Hugo the dummy puppet is truly hair raising! Redgrave's acting here was fantastic. Proper spooky!!Watched this yesterday. Great film. All 4 stories, which are linked, are very good although first and last are strongest.
I heard it once called a portmanteau.
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