Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[MichaelMyers]

Dead Time Stories (1986)

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I like most anthology films but this one was not up to par. Good if you are looking for classic 80's cheesy horror but not frightening. Disappointing since I had hoped it would be a lost gem.

[Giganticface]

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Threads (1984)

As a child of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear holocaust was a constant part of life. Seeing this film for the first time, even so many years later, left me stunned at the idea that this unthinkable scenario, never before had I imagined in such gritty detail, was not all that far off from becoming a reality. Hard to believe, and yet, not that hard.

[hammerfan]

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Threads (1984)

As a child of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear holocaust was a constant part of life. Seeing this film for the first time, even so many years later, left me stunned at the idea that this unthinkable scenario, never before had I imagined in such gritty detail, was not all that far off from becoming a reality. Hard to believe, and yet, not that hard.

Netflix doesn't have it :(

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Nothing like a good, old-fashioned 80s actioner to cheer up the mood after a dull, depressing day.

Ah! That lovely 80s theme music! Reminded me so much of the A-Team TV series. Nostalgia at it's peak.

[Giganticface]

Netflix doesn't have it :(

I think the full movie might be available on YouTube.

[hammerfan]

I think the full movie might be available on YouTube.

Cool, thanks!

[metternich1815]

I think the full movie might be available on YouTube.

Yeah it does. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MCbTvoNrAg

[hammerfan]

Yeah it does. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MCbTvoNrAg

Thank you so much!

[Straker]

Threads is such a quality TVM, hard watch, but well worth it!

Anyone who appreciates Threads should give 'When the Wind Blows' a watch.... It's a beautifully tragic nuclear holocaust cartoon. It was shown over here in the UK back in the 80s one evening over the Christmas holiday (totally inappropriate scheduling) and had a huge effect on me as a kid. Well worth a watch, can be found on youtube too, here;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9aHT-IlkHo

[hammerfan]

A local theater does "Retro Cinema Night" on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This week's edition was "Young Frankenstein". Went last night with a friend, and had a ball. It's still as funny as it was when it first came out (yes, I saw it in the theater then, too!). It was pretty funny to see all the eye makeup on Gene Wilder. Geez, that man had eyelashes any woman would kill for! :D

[metternich1815]

A local theater does "Retro Cinema Night" on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This week's edition was "Young Frankenstein". Went last night with a friend, and had a ball. It's still as funny as it was when it first came out (yes, I saw it in the theater then, too!). It was pretty funny to see all the eye makeup on Gene Wilder. Geez, that man had eyelashes any woman would kill for! :D

I love Young Frankenstein and I agree it is quite funny.

[cryptkeeper666]

Psycho Cop (1989) is the last seen movie I watched sense last night.

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I've been watching it off and on ever sense I found it finally on youtube.

I've been watching part 2 over the years. Now I finally got to see the original
classic and let me tell you the movie is awesome if you like psychotic killer cop films.

I say go forward if you haven't seen it yet. You wont be disappointed but
I'll leave you guys to decide.

[cryptkeeper666]

And oh ,, I forgot favorite line from the film officer Joe Vickers at you're service.
love that line ever time I hear that.

[MichaelMyers]

Currently watching Friday the 13th V: A New Beginning.

[Sicknero]

Watched Cannibal Holocaust (1980) today. Possibly the orginal "found footage" horror?

I thought it was pretty good. Not half as shocking as I was expecting, which I guess might be a reflection of the modern resurgence of graphic horror movies and *whispers* torture porn...

There's an overt sociological agenda going on there anyway, in a vein that put me in mind of Natural Born Killers, and I found myself pretty much absorbed by it from start to finish. The characters are all quite entertaining, especially as we come to see exactly what kind of a heartless and egotistical git Alan Yates is. Quite well acted as well imo, with a gritty reality to it.

The animal scenes. Yes. For me definitely the hardest parts to watch (life-long veggie/vegan here...), but the huge fuss about all that just makes me think "hypocrites".

[Haifisch]

I think Cannibal Holocaust was the first found footage horror film.
I found it more shocking than I expected, and I agree the animal killing scenes were tough to watch. That bit with the turtle went on longer than I would have cared for.

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...on gorgeous 720p High-Def. They just don't make films like this anymore.

"The name is Plissken."


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[Sicknero]

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

I never watched it before, jeez what a naff film. Usually I make it to the end of a movie no matter how bad it is, not in this case though.

[The Villain]

Opera
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In the hands of another filmmaker, i feel that this would have ended up as just another run of the mill slasher film. But Argento was able to bring tension, fear and an overwhelming feeling of isolation and vulnerability to the movie that really made it stand out. I found the ending to be a little much but besides that i really liked it.

Jason Lives: Friday The 13th Part VI
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Watched this one since it was Friday the 13th yesterday. Despite it's silliness, it's horrendous dialogue that seems comprised entirely of cliches and the fact that Jason is shown way too much, i actually like this movie. It's not the best Friday the 13th movie but honestly i never took them seriously after the second one anyway.

[Gustav Weil]

Evil dead 2 on Blu last night.
Quality was much improved from my old optimum dvd.
Really enjoyed it again but I think I've seen it far too many times. I've been re-watching the trilogy and I was surprised at how little I enjoyed the first movie almost to the point of annoyance!

[Giganticface]

Watched Wicker Man (1973) for a second time last night. Man that movie's awesome.

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Criscrossing between Carrie, Scanners and Firestarter, it's worth a watch just for the last 30 minutes, specially the "exploding body" climax. The middle of the film drags a bit after a nail-biting opening, but the second half more than makes up for it.

Recommended.

* * * ½

[bloodsuckinmofo]

Maximum Overdrive ('86)
From Stephen King's cocaine days, sort of Convoy meets Night of the Comet with a vaguely King-esque vibe, lots of AC/DC in the soundtrack, you could tell he was cracked out from the get-go but it's rather endearing.

[Despare]

Huminoids From the Deep... yeeeeeah.

[DrFrankensteinsGirl]

I watched Dawn of the Dead (original) last night. It's been a long time since I've seen it but I loved it, mostly because Ken Foree is awesome.

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"Enjoy that dead girl's body."

[staceybethh]

The Blob (1988) because I hadn't seen some cheesy, horror goodness in a few hours.

I'm in the middle of Anthropophagus (1980) right now.

[DrFrankensteinsGirl]

Just finished watching Pet Semetary. This is one of my favorite Stephen King movie and for some reason I've just been an idiot and completely didn't realize that Jud is friggin Herman Munster. I guess it just took me to put two and two together because Jud doesn't look like Frankenstein's monster but after I figured it out I was like well duh no wonder he's looked so familiar all these years lol. Anyway I just started Evil Dead 2 and my fiance is probably going to be pissed because this is his favorite horror movie and I'm watching it without him.

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"Enjoy that dead girl's body."

[ImmortalSlasher]

Nightmare on Elm Street 4 -

I didn't really watch this one. I just had it on while working. I think I've only seen parts before. Maybe the whole movie once but I can't remember. Only parts are familiar probably because I saw pictures in horror magazines when I was young. Namely that waterbed scene. And do people even use waterbeds anymore? That seems like an 80s thing. But I had this on just listening to the music. There are some great 80s tunes in it. Starting with the opening song to the credits. I'm going to get that Nightmare on Elm Street set and watch the whole series one of these days.

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[Ferox13]

The Creeping Flesh (1973)
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Not as good as I remember - pretty muddling plot about a scientist played by Peter Cushing who finds the missing link in the form of a giant skeleton that can regenerate. Meanwhile is wife dies in an Insane Asylum run by Chris Lee and it looks like his daughter is going to end up barking mad too. Not a Hammer film despite the cast (Michael Ripper is there too) and time frame.

[DavidLanceRoten]

The Monster Squad and The Hearse. Thanks to Fearnet On Demand. Had seen The Monster Squad back in 1988, but like it better now. The Hearse is a bit, hmm, slow. With a shaky ending.

[Geordie9]

Hell of the Living Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RUCuLnsLeA

Good old cheesy zombie film with soundtrack by Goblin

[hammerfan]

Dracula A.D. 1972

[hammerfan]

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

[phantomstranger]

House Of Dark Shadows (1971)
-Jonathan Frid

After 200 years vampire Barnabas Collins, is released from his coffin to wreck havoc on his descendents.

Phantoms Review: One of the best vampire movies ever made. Even if your not of fan of the original soap opera, you'll enjoy this bloody, Hammer style horror film. Atmospheric, well acted (by the cast of the TV series) and a good story, based on a plot from the show. I love this film.

[hammerfan]

House Of Dark Shadows (1971)
-Jonathan Frid

After 200 years vampire Barnabas Collins, is released from his coffin to wreck havoc on his descendents.

Phantoms Review: One of the best vampire movies ever made. Even if your not of fan of the original soap opera, you'll enjoy this bloody, Hammer style horror film. Atmospheric, well acted (by the cast of the TV series) and a good story, based on a plot from the show. I love this film.

I love, love, love this movie! I was a big fan of the soap opera. I remember running home from school every day so I could watch it. They also did Night of Dark Shadows, but I didn't like that as much.

[Princess25]

Children of the Corn

[Princess25]

A Nightmare on Elm Street

[phantomstranger]

Evil Dead II

still groovy

[MichaelMyers]

Currently watching Halloween II (1981) on AMC's FearFest. :cool:

[realdealblues]

The Monster Club (1981)

Vincent Price, John Carradine, Donald Pleasence, Britt Ekland, Patrick Magee and a host of other British Actors. Couldn't really remember much about this one. I picked it up on Blu-Ray the other day for $8. I figured it would be a good film to watch on Halloween. Definitely goofy and kooky, but not without charm.

[Ferox13]

^Despite the great cast, I think that is the weakest of Amicus' anthology series. The framing device is just embarrassing.

Yesterday I watched:

The Fog
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
An Episode of BEASTS (the Nigel Kneale Series) - Baby
The Last Treehouse of Horror
Trick R Treat

I was surprised how must i enjoyed re-watching the Hammer film - I forgot how much James Bond tropes they ripped off for it. The opening for the Simpsons by Del Toro was excellent. Beasts wasn't as scarey as I thought as a kid (of course) but TP McKenna was great in that episode.

[Alucard the Risen]

Just got done watching The Shining, and one scene made me sit back and think 'Well now...', it's the scene where he's chopping through the door, going "Here's Johnny!", and reaches through the gap to unlock the door, and she slashes him with the knife! I was like "Holy crap, someone actually defended herself! Most horror movie victims (survivors or no) usually tear off screaming in random directions, so it was mildly sutprising, overall I really enjoyed the movie.

Starting on The Covenant now, but based on what I heard it seems more like a thriller than a horror film, next in the queue is Queen of the Damned, bear in mind this is my set DVD pickups from this week, the majority of what I've been suggested isn't available on Netflix.

[ferretchucker]

Writing an essay on the New Hollywood era and High Concept cinema. Went for one of my guilty pleasures of the 80s.

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[Sicknero]

Chopping Mall (1986)

Excellent dose of OTT 1980s nonsense, great stuff : )

[hammerfan]

House of Dark Shadows

[cheebacheeba]

Saw "Chopping Mall" for the first time a couple of days ago.
Bit of a misleading poster hm?

It was ok. I mean I've seen better killer Robot/Security system movies.
Watchable for a lazy day. Glad I've finally seen it, since I've been wondering about it for years.

[Alucard the Risen]

Maximum Overdrive, yes, I know it's not a good movie, even King acknowledged this, but I hadn't seen it since I was a pre-teen, and you just cannot deny the epicness of firing a LAW rocket at a truck and turning it into a meteor-like storm of flaming TP, :p

[hammerfan]

Maximum Overdrive, yes, I know it's not a good movie, even King acknowledged this, but I hadn't seen it since I was a pre-teen, and you just cannot deny the epicness of firing a LAW rocket at a truck and turning it into a meteor-like storm of flaming TP, :p

I don't care what anyone says, I LOVE this movie!

[realdealblues]

I love Maximum Overdrive as well. Emilio Estevez , Lisa Simpson, Semi's killing people to the sounds of AC/DC. What's not to love?

I watched "The World's End" last night. I loved it!

[Alucard the Risen]

I know, right?

Glad I'm not alone here!

[Ferox13]

Fright Night 1 + 2 (the originals).

First film as good as always. The scenes with Jerry and Charlie are excellent and Malcolm McDowell ruled of course. Enjoyed the sequel despite being way inferior and a least they upgraded the chick from Marcy Darcy.

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Moderator Note - A new thread for all the latest horror watches (from 1990 onwards), has been made here: http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63920. Please post in that thread and let's keep this one for the watched films between 1970-1989. Thanks!

[Ferox13]

Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978)
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Enjoyable made for TV nonsense - which the cutest killer canine since Cujo. Directed by the occasionally great Curtis Harrington.

[cheebacheeba]

Rocky 3.
I recently got all of these, as I'd only seen parts of the first one and I think near all of the fourth one, before watching Rocky Balboa a few years back.

So we've watched the first three over the last week.

I enjoyed the first one, but I have to say that I found the second one superior.

R3 is a good watch, but somehow seems quite a different direction from the first two, it was interesting to see so much of an "offscreen" character change in the lead. It was hm...ok...not sure I really liked it as much, didn't seem quite as down to earth as the first couple.
A lot of people seem to consider this one, one of the best...so I guess I belong to something of a minority in this regard.

[Ferox13]

Curse of the Black Widow (1977) :
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Thought I hadn't seen this before but I had. Very entertaining TV Movie from the great Dan Curtis. Reminded me a lot of a Kolchak episode.

Scream of the Wolf (1974)

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Another Dan Curtis TV movie - would be pretty run of the mill except for Clint Walker who steals the show as an eccentric, adrenalin junkie hunter.

[Ferox13]

Race with the Devil (1975)
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Excellent 70's Action Horror - think Rosemary's Baby meets The Road Warrior starring the excellent Peter Fonda and Warren Oates. One of my favourites as a kid and to me it still stands up.

[Ferox13]

Executive Action (1973)

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I can't believe I never heard of this movie until The Projection Booth Podcast covered it. It's an excellent 70's docudrama about the conspiracy to kill Kennedy. It's fast paced and has great use of archive footage - a great alternative to Stone's JFK.

[Ferox13]

The Long Good Friday (1980)
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Flawless, Classic Brit Gangster film with great performances all round. Keep an eye out for an early Pierce Brosnan role (as an IRA hitman). When a film has a character called Razors you know you are onto a winner.

[shadyJ]

I love The Good Long Friday, it reminds me of Miami Vice in style, but it's way better than Miami Vice ever was. One of the best gangster movies of the Eighties.

[Tahrgat]

Not sure if this is considered a classic, but I just watched Critters. Damn I love this movie.
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[Ferox13]

River's Edge (1986)
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Great characters. Great acting and fucking rocking sound track plus the creepy Kid from Near Dark. Shudder.

[ChronoGrl]

I've never seen Critters but I've wanted to see it for a while. I lump it in with Ghoulies because I haven't seen that one either... I think Critters might be On Demand...

[Tahrgat]

I've never seen Critters but I've wanted to see it for a while. I lump it in with Ghoulies because I haven't seen that one either... I think Critters might be On Demand...

Just a warning about the original Ghoulies. It is pretty bizarre and boring at the same time. The second is way better in my opinion. On the other hand Critters is very 80s, but in a fun way. I got all 4 Critters films in a 2 disc set at walmart for 5$. Or here is a link to Critters 1 broken down into a few parts.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CultMan1985/videos

[NightOfTheLiving_Sam]

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Watched this with my brother and I enjoyed it! Very creepy for sure and I loved the twist.

[The Mothman]

Cannibal Apocalypse
Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2013/12/cannibal-apocalypse.html)

[Tahrgat]

Just watched Critters 2. If anyone thought that Critters bared a resemblance to the Gremlins then this film is probably why. It is kind of a shame that they changed directors from Stephen Herek to Mick Garris. Overall this was still a fun ride, but all the tension and character development, that made the first film mean something, were drained from this film.

http://sharetv.com/images/posters/critters_2_the_main_course_1988.jpg

[Elvis_Christ]

River's Edge (1986)


One of my all time favorites. Definitely one of the best films to come out of the 80s.

[newb]

Black Sunday....streaming on netflix

in this age of terrorist....scary movie
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[Tahrgat]

Black Sunday....streaming on netflix

in this age of terrorist....scary movie
Hmmm, funny, I never knew they made a film out of this book. I became interested in the book because it was the first book written by Thomas Harris. Of course he is now known for his book series featuring Hannibal Lecter. Thanks for pointing this film out :)

[newb]

Hmmm, funny, I never knew they made a film out of this book. I became interested in the book because it was the first book written by Thomas Harris. Of course he is now known for his book series featuring Hannibal Lecter. Thanks for pointing this film out :)

no prob......Robert Shaw and Bruce Dern are both solid in this.

[urgeok2]

Watched the Amicus collection

[The Mothman]

Watched the Amicus collection

WTF?

sorry if this is old news but when did you get back?
welcome.

[urgeok2]

WTF?

sorry if this is old news but when did you get back?
welcome.


just popped in yesterday for a peek

[hammerfan]

Black Sunday....streaming on netflix

in this age of terrorist....scary movie
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I remember seeing this in the theater when it came out. How does it hold up?

[newb]

I remember seeing this in the theater when it came out. How does it hold up?

actually...pretty good. It's not a slam bang Michael Bay action flic....more for the thinking man...or woman

[Ferox13]

Exterminator 2 (1984)

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Weak but still enjoyable, sequel to the 1980 classic. Its great to see Ginty fall in love only to have his dancer girl beaten to a pulp and left in a wheel chair. More comic book and less gritty than the original. Also worth checking out if you are a break dancer or work in sanitation (or even just to see bad guy Mario Van Peebles dressed like a member of Cameo).
Makes me wanna see the original again.

[Elvis_Christ]

bad guy Mario Van Peebles dressed like a member of Cameo

::big grin:: yeah I always thought that was awesome. Been awhile since I've seen the original. I really should pick up that Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Only £7.99 on their site at the moment.

[urgeok2]

Ginty was in something recently before his death .. some action film where he was driving something ..

was it the Expendables?

[Elvis_Christ]

Ginty was in something recently before his death .. some action film where he was driving something ..

was it the Expendables?

I don't recall him being in that but it's been awhile since I've seen it.

I was suprised at how much TV he directed. l've always liked Warrior of the Lost World too... total trashfest but it's great.

[urgeok2]

I had to look it up - according to IMDB he hasn't been in anything since 2000 .. must have been a look-alike

[neverending]

Just watched a bizarre bit of 70s sleaze called Love Me Deadly. The whole film is available on youtube, if you're so inclined. It's mascategorized on youtube as a movie about Satanism. In fact Satan or the devil are never mentioned in the film, but there is a black robed, red candle carrying cult. They're necrophiliacs! This sick and twisted little drama is one woman's tortured experiences trying to deal with her attraction to dead bodies...

Cheap production, terrible acting, cheesey soundtrack, and the male lead is Carol Burnett's hunky right hand man Lyle Wagonner!

It's all tease and little payoff, though there is one nasty scene where a mortician picks up a male prostitute so he can kill him for his cult, and there are several pair of unaugmented 1970s breasts on display briefly.

[newb]

, and there are several pair of unaugmented 1970s breasts on display briefly.

SOLD::smile::

[neverending]

I put that in just for you.

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...with my kid.

Just something about watching a classic on gorgeous Hi-Def.

[newb]

I put that in just for you.

you know me too well


Thats a pretty good channel....lots of 70s movies

http://www.youtube.com/user/classiccinemachannel?feature=watch

[The Mothman]

Samurai Cop
Colossal piece of garbage, tons of fun.
Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2013/12/samurai-cop.html)'

[Ferox13]

Just watched a bizarre bit of 70s sleaze called Love Me Deadly.

I haven't seen this for years but I have an old ex-rental of it. It used to be fave of mine - I remember it having some great 'romantic' music in it.

[neverending]

I haven't seen this for years but I have an old ex-rental of it. It used to be fave of mine - I remember it having some great 'romantic' music in it.

Oh yah, the soundtrack is atrocious, including several cuts of generic library music and two vocals by someone doing her best Shirley Bassey imitation.

[Tahrgat]

Exterminator 2 (1984)
Weak but still enjoyable, sequel to the 1980 classic. Its great to see Ginty fall in love only to have his dancer girl beaten to a pulp and left in a wheel chair. More comic book and less gritty than the original. Also worth checking out if you are a break dancer or work in sanitation (or even just to see bad guy Mario Van Peebles dressed like a member of Cameo).
Makes me wanna see the original again.

WOW! My first and only experience seeing Robert Ginty (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0320180/?ref_=tt_cl_i1) acting was in Warrior of the Lost World (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088380/?ref_=nv_sr_1). I assumed he was a one-off Chuck Norris wannabe. Then I saw him starring in the trailer for Exterminator 2. Man, you learn something new everyday. Now I gotta go watch The Exterminator. In the mean time please enjoy this trailer for Warrior of the Lost World:

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[Tahrgat]

Just got done watching The Prowler (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082951/). The characters are okay and the gore effects are superb thanks to Tom Savini (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767741/?ref_=nv_sr_6), but this film suffers from some major pacing issues and seems to drag at the worst possible times. I don't regret watching it because there were some pretty good highlights, but I'll probably never watch it again.
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[The Mothman]

555
pretty cool shot on video slasher. Great release by Massacre Video! Grabbed the last available copy from Diabolik DVD. good luck finding a decently priced copy now!
Full Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2014/01/555.html)

[Ferox13]

Necromancy (1972)
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Pretty incoherent mess about a young couple moving to a town of devil worshipers. Not even tons of nudity and Orson Welles can save this one. Directed by MR B.I.G of Food of the Gods fame.

[newb]

555
pretty cool shot on video slasher. Great release by Massacre Video! Grabbed the last available copy from Diabolik DVD. good luck finding a decently priced copy now!
Full Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2014/01/555.html)

in your review you said " There's no shortage of blood and bloobs"....was that a typo...if not, what is a bloob?

[urgeok2]

what is a bloob?


a big blubbery boob

[Ferox13]

Cry of the Banshee (1970)

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In the tradition of Witchfinder General and Blood on Satan's Claw, Gordon Hessler directs Vinnie Price in this lack lustre affair. Not even plenty of boobs or an awful 'Banshee' outfit can save this one. Still it gave me some enjoyment..Terry Gilliam did the wonderfully strange title sequence.

[neverending]

Cry of the Banshee (1970)

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In the tradition of Witchfinder General and Blood on Satan's Claw, Gordon Hessler directs Vinnie Price in this lack lustre affair. Not even plenty of boobs or an awful 'Banshee' outfit can save this one. Still it gave me some enjoyment..Terry Gilliam did the wonderfully strange title sequence.


I remember liking this when it came out. Haven't seen it since. Wonder what I'd think!

[The Mothman]

in your review you said " There's no shortage of blood and bloobs"....was that a typo...if not, what is a bloob?

A bloob is a bloody boob!
Just kidding, good eye, gonna fix that now.

[rayzor]

The Burning. I love this movie. 4/5

[horrorfun]

halloween & dario argento demons.

[shadyJ]

I watched The Stone Tape, a made for BBC movie from the early 70s by Nigel Kneale. It is similar to but not quite as ambitious as Quatermass and the Pit. It was an interesting haunting movie, and reminded me a little bit of Legend of Hell House and The Haunting in the way it uses science to explore the supernatural. Of the haunted house movies I have seen, The Stone Tape is certainly among the better. It just barely touches a Lovecraftian cosmological terror similar to Prince of Darkness although its far more restrained. The script, dialogue, and characterization were top notch, but the production was fairly low budget, think early Dr. Who level type production level. This is one of the few horror movies I think could benefit from a remake and perhaps could explore the idea of 'the others' a bit more.

[Ferox13]

^Great Film. I love Nigel Kneale.

[neverending]

I watched The Stone Tape, a made for BBC movie from the early 70s by Nigel Kneale. It is similar to but not quite as ambitious as Quatermass and the Pit. It was an interesting haunting movie, and reminded me a little bit of Legend of Hell House and The Haunting in the way it uses science to explore the supernatural. Of the haunted house movies I have seen, The Stone Tape is certainly among the better. It just barely touches a Lovecraftian cosmological terror similar to Prince of Darkness although its far more restrained. The script, dialogue, and characterization were top notch, but the production was fairly low budget, think early Dr. Who level type production level. This is one of the few horror movies I think could benefit from a remake and perhaps could explore the idea of 'the others' a bit more.

Saw this last year on the big screen at gthe HP Lovecraft Film Festival. It was a very interesting film.

Don't agree about a remake though.

--------------------------------------------

Watched Suspiria on Youtube. Still an amazing piece of cinema. I was also struck by what seemed to me a lot of similarities with Eyes Without a Face, and I've never heard anyone comment on this.

[shadyJ]

Watched Suspiria on Youtube. Still an amazing piece of cinema. I was also struck by what seemed to me a lot of similarities with Eyes Without a Face, and I've never heard anyone comment on this.

Susperia on youtube?! That movie really needs the big screen experience! Get yourself a home theater and a blu ray player! Or rent a cinema. Susperia deserves better!

[neverending]

The Ghost Galleon (1974)

Low budget American/Italian co-production that has very little to offer. The photography is murky, script and dialogue poor, acting pedestrian.

There is a little bit of flesh chewing by some very un-Romero-like zombies, some implied rape (which happens and then is promptly forgotten) and some implied lesbianism.

Rediculous dia;ogue that provides a few laughs, but I wouldn't even recommend this to lovers of bad horror movies.

[newb]

The Ghost Galleon (1974)

Low budget American/Italian co-production that has very little to offer. The photography is murky, script and dialogue poor, acting pedestrian.

There is a little bit of flesh chewing by some very un-Romero-like zombies, some implied rape (which happens and then is promptly forgotten) and some implied lesbianism.

Rediculous dia;ogue that provides a few laughs, but I wouldn't even recommend this to lovers of bad horror movies.

this is part of The Blind Dead series.....have you seen any of the others?

[neverending]

I'm afraid I haven't.

[neverending]

Profondo Rosso.

[urgeok2]

Death Hunt

good, gritty little movie with a solid cast
great scenery that i'd appreciate a lot more in the summer - i'm cold enough as it is.

Fun watching Lee Marvin and Andrew Stevens playing Canadian Mounties :D

[Elvis_Christ]

I enjoyed Death Hunt. Miss ol' Charlie! I really need to watch The Indian Runner again.

[urgeok2]

I enjoyed Death Hunt. Miss ol' Charlie! I really need to watch The Indian Runner again.

there really has been no one before or since to compare to that guy.

I watched Telefon not too long ago as well …
there was a time that he was THE action star

[neverending]

Beyond the Door.

Really quite an interesting possesion film from 1974. Some truly creepy stuff going on. It's not perfect, and does get a bit silly a few times, but still very good.

[neverending]

The Doomsday Machine.

A turkey of a low budget sci fi film that was originally filmed in 1967, shelved, and then finished off in 72 without any of the original cast. Interesting for some of the cast like Bobby Van and Ruta Lee, and Casey Kasem as mission control. There's a brief glimpse of a young Mike Farrell, later to play BJ Hunnicut on MASH.

Really sloppy production. The rocket ship changes shape radically, without comment, due to all the shots being footage from other films...

[Straker]

Beyond the Door.

Really quite an interesting possesion film from 1974. Some truly creepy stuff going on. It's not perfect, and does get a bit silly a few times, but still very good.

I have a bit of a soft spot for this one.... The acting is a bit hit and miss and its all a bit cheesy, but there are some nicely done scenes in there too.

[neverending]

I found both of the kids to be really creepy, even the supposedly normal sister. And the possesion effects were frightening as well.

[adamhenderson]

Beyond the Door.

Really quite an interesting possesion film from 1974. Some truly creepy stuff going on. It's not perfect, and does get a bit silly a few times, but still very good.

Just watched the trailer and am mad now because I don't know where I'll ever be able to find it!

[neverending]

Just watched the trailer and am mad now because I don't know where I'll ever be able to find it!


Part of this amazing channel on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRL4_zINw1dsJ1IzG1UFiMGQJ0K_RGoBe

[neverending]

The Pyx. 1973

Classic crime drama/thriller starring Karen Black and Christopher Plummer. Excellent script, acting, direction, a fine film all around. Black even wrote and performed several songs for the film. A standout role for her.

[newb]

Part of this amazing channel on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRL4_zINw1dsJ1IzG1UFiMGQJ0K_RGoBe

wow...great channel...just subscribed

[neverending]

I've been watching a lot of their offerings. Great variety, good films and bad, from the silent era up to the 80s.

For my taste it's better than Fearnet!

[neverending]

The Brain Machine 1977


Bizarre mish-mosh of a plot involving a government funded experiment in some kind of mind control. Nothing really makes sense, and it would all just seem like far fetched gobbledy gook if we didn't know about MK-ULTRA. After that, nothing seems too outrageous.

Cheap production, wooden acting, lackluster direction, still kept me watching till the end due to my interest in conspiracy theories and whacko shadow government stuff. Notable for an early role by Gerald McRaney- that's right, the Simon & Simon guy.

[shadyJ]

Couldn't sleep so I knocked another one off my Netflix queue. '5 Dolls For an August Moon', a hokey Mario Bava movie made in 1970. A handful of wealthy and ruthless couples end up stranded on an island with a very swank villa. There is a formula everyone wants from a professor there which would lead to great wealth, so naturally people start dying. It is basically a whodunit. A lazy effort from Bava would would do the same thing much better just a couple yeas later in Bay of Blood. Apparently he was assigned to direct this movie with only a week's notice and only gave a perfunctory effort. Not really worth watching unless you want to see a very heavily dated 70's movie. At least it is not long. Edwige Fenech is stunning in this movie though, she nearly makes it worth it, and Bava knows where to aim his camera when she is on scene. She is so smokin' hot in this movie that I can award her a perfect 10 with no reservations.

[neverending]

Tourist Trap 1979.

This is a freally freaked out film and I quite enjoyed it. A prime example of Backwoods Horror. Chuck Connors, TVs The Rifleman acts his heart out as an insane psychopath, even adding a touch of Southern accent to his role.

Tanya Roberts from Charlie's Angels and That 70s Show is gorgeous as one of the citified interlopers into our backwoods setting.

The story is over the top, but it's all done with a deft touch, and the result is a fun movie. Even caught Ve Neil's name in the SFX credits, so I guess she HAS been in the industry a long time.

Recommended.

[neverending]

Bloody Wednesday 1988

Confusing and ultimately lackluster low budget thriller about a man with mental problems who ends up massacring a bunch of people in a cafe. Flat acting, tepid direction, poor script. Not much to recommend it.

[newb]

Magnum Force


this second Dirty Harry movie aged pretty well.

[urgeok2]

Magnum Force


this second Dirty Harry movie aged pretty well.

I just watched all 4 with my kid .. Magnum Force has killer music

[Elvis_Christ]

I just watched all 4 with my kid .. Magnum Force has killer music

Lalo Schifrin did some great stuff.

Tourist Trap 1979.


Love this film. One of the flicks that turned me onto horror in a big way.

[newb]

I just watched all 4 with my kid .. Magnum Force has killer music

also...[ I could never stump you on these ] Who's bare breast?

[urgeok2]

also...[ I could never stump you on these ] Who's bare breast?

Suzanne summers ..

try a hard one .. that's like asking me who's face the Halloween mask was :)

[neverending]

Love this film. One of the flicks that turned me onto horror in a big way.


The opening scene with all the traps going off in the house is just brilliant.

[The Mothman]

I just watched all 4 with my kid .. Magnum Force has killer music

Aren't there 5?

[roshiq]

Straw Dogs (1971)

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...with wife & she loved it! ::cool::

[neverending]

Great hard hitting 70s film.

[neverending]

Savage Weekend 1979

Competent psycho backwoods killer film. A few interesting plot elements including a gay character who wipes up a bar with some rednecks. William Sanderson once again plays a redneck weirdo.

A couple of attractive women who keep shedding their clothes make this a perfect newb film.

[urgeok2]

Aren't there 5?

Technically - yes :)

[newb]

Savage Weekend 1979

Competent psycho backwoods killer film. A few interesting plot elements including a gay character who wipes up a bar with some rednecks. William Sanderson once again plays a redneck weirdo.

A couple of attractive women who keep shedding their clothes make this a perfect newb film.

sold!

I actually don't think I've seen that one

[Fearonsarms]

Delirium (1987) Lamberto Bava film starring Daria Nicolodi (Deep Red, Tenebrae, Phenomena and Terror At The Opera) in a reasonable supporting role. Lacks the wow factor death sequences of Bava's previous work-A Blade In The Dark but quite good especially towards the end

[newb]

The Stone Killer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070736/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Bronson's take on Dirty Harry.

[Elvis_Christ]

The Stone Killer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070736/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Bronson's take on Dirty Harry.

Why have I not seen this? I better get onto checking it out right away ::smile::

[newb]

continuing with my Bronson viewing

Death Wish II

Jimmy Page did the score for this one

[urgeok2]

continuing with my Bronson viewing

Death Wish II

Jimmy Page did the score for this one

about 10 years ago Bronson was shooting a TV movie up here in Toronto - Family of Cops

I worked with the wife of the location manager at the time and knowing I was a film guy (plus I designed a web page for him) - he got me Bronson's prop business card from the movie with Bronson's autograph on it.

I just remembered that I had it now ..

[Fearonsarms]

The Hidden (1987)-Starred Kyle McLachlan (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) and Claudia Christian (Babylon 5, Maniac Cop 2). It was pretty good I enjoyed it- nice little sci-fi horror with the aliens taking over bodies and taking anything they like which is a good pop at consumerism.

[neverending]

The Hidden (1987)-Starred Kyle McLachlan (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) and Claudia Christian (Babylon 5, Maniac Cop 2). It was pretty good I enjoyed it- nice little sci-fi horror with the aliens taking over bodies and taking anything they like which is a good pop at consumerism.


Also has the guy that was the sherrif in Twin Peaks- Michael Ontkean.

[Fearonsarms]

Him and Kyle McLachlin were great in Twin Peaks great show. Lin Shaye was in it as well with a small part-she was excellent as Elise in Insidious.

[shadyJ]

Just watched Mario Bava's 'Baron Blood'. I know this was a hit in its day but I don't think it is among Bava's best, however it isn't his worst either. It felt like a Hammer movie. Baker's role was clearly written with Vincent Price in mind, and I think Joseph Cotten was somewhat miscast in that part. It's as though he tried for a Price impersonation in his performance, likely at the direction of Bava. I felt the direction and pacing were a bit clumsy for a Bava movie. Coincidentally I recognized the little girl as the same actress who would play the hot, spooky usherette in Demons years later, I am a bit proud of myself for catching that. To the movie's credit, the location they filmed at, that castle, was terrific. Elke Sommer was hot, but the real star of this movie was the castle.

[Ferox13]

Watermelon Man (1970)
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Oddball comedy/drama movie by Melvin Van Peebles, made a year before his more famous Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. This film had some great ideas but it lacked a little in execution. It is definably a product of the times too. Mantan Moreland makes an appearance in one his last film roles. Keep an eye out for Blaxploitation regular, D'Urville Martin too.

[urgeok2]

Herman Raucher?

He wrote Summer of 42

he also wrote a cool little horror novel i really like.

Both Summer of 42 and the horror novel (i can't remember the name) are the only 2 books that ever made me laugh out loud while reading them.

[deaddaughter]

Frogs!! Very pleasant to watch while half asleep.

[MichaelMyers]

Snowbeast (1977)

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Wanted to curl up with a good snow-themed horror today and this did not disappoint. A very unsettling Yeti. Won't be venturing out in the elements anymore today!

[hammerfan]

The Thing (1982)

[Sculpt]

The Thing (1982)
How many times have you seen it?

[Sculpt]

The Amityville Horror 1979 (5/10)


I don't like assessing films based on second viewings, as I think the 1st viewing is part of the quality. But I saw this last as a child, and a lot of films don't stand up well to a re-review as an adult. Amityville was not an exception.

It was quite slow moving until the last 30 mins. Up until that point, I didn't find the story that interesting, and the characters seemed rather flat. This time around, the last 30 mins, and the ending was a bit anticlimactic, especially in the sense the going-ons appeared rather disjointed and arbitrary from what had happened through the first 2/3rds. It didn't retain the creepiness and scariness I remembered as a kid.

[Ferox13]

Thief (1981)

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70's (shot in 80's) Heist film, well crafted by Michael Mann and starring a particularly unlikeable James Caan.

[urgeok2]

Love that movie. great Tangerine Dream score

[Khaleesi]

Deliverance (1972)
I don't know why I haven't watched this film before since I've heard so many good things about it. Anyway, I really enjoyed it, especially the performances of both Voight and Reynolds. Excellent acting. And the dueling banjos scene was all kinds of awesome. I think I'll have to read the novel now.

[Scarecrows]

Scars Of Dracula (1970)..awesome hammer movie..::smile::

[Ferox13]

Love that movie. great Tangerine Dream score

The film looked and felt very 70's except for the score.

[urgeok2]

The film looked and felt very 70's except for the score.

it did, but i couldn't picture that film any other way

[Scarecrows]

Lust for a vampire(1971)...not a bad movie..7/10

[Fearonsarms]

The Amityville Horror 1979 (5/10)


I don't like assessing films based on second viewings, as I think the 1st viewing is part of the quality. But I saw this last as a child, and a lot of films don't stand up well to a re-review as an adult. Amityville was not an exception.

It was quite slow moving until the last 30 mins. Up until that point, I didn't find the story that interesting, and the characters seemed rather flat. This time around, the last 30 mins, and the ending was a bit anticlimactic, especially in the sense the going-ons appeared rather disjointed and arbitrary from what had happened through the first 2/3rds. It didn't retain the creepiness and scariness I remembered as a kid.

I kind of agree I was a bit let down seeing it a second time after seeing it as a kid but I much prefer Amityfille 2: The Possession overall.

[Sculpt]

Thief (1981)

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70's (shot in 80's) Heist film, well crafted by Michael Mann and starring a particularly unlikeable James Caan.
Unbelievably, I haven't seen it yet. Looking forward to it.
Deliverance (1972)
I don't know why I haven't watched this film before since I've heard so many good things about it. Anyway, I really enjoyed it, especially the performances of both Voight and Reynolds. Excellent acting. And the dueling banjos scene was all kinds of awesome. I think I'll have to read the novel now.
unforgettable film.
I kind of agree I was a bit let down seeing it a second time after seeing it as a kid but I much prefer Amityfille 2: The Possession overall.
I think I saw Amityville 2 a long time ago. I see on rottentomatoes and IMB it got horrible reviews. It's on youtube for free. ATM.

[Scarecrows]

The Thing (1982)...A horror movie you never get fed up of watching..::cool::

[cheebacheeba]

The first "Death Wish" movie.
First time viewing.
Quite enjoyable.
Haven't really seen Bronson in anything other than ?I think? The great escape.
Was the accent put on?

Anyways yeah I found it solidly entertaining, chilling in parts, funny in others.
I've recently acquired all of them, so I'll check out the rest.

[Ferox13]

The sequel is a good watch - pretty mean spirited too. After that the DW series goes a bit nuts but still worth your time.

[Straker]

The Streetfighter is probably my favourite Bronson performance, such a quality actor.

[Scarecrows]

The Omen (1976)

[Sculpt]

The Omen (1976)
So what did you think of it, SC? I haven't seen it since probably 1977 TV.

[Scarecrows]

So what did you think of it, SC? I haven't seen it since probably 1977 TV.


When I first saw it in the theaters in 1976 it scared the heck out of me..even watching it now Sculpt it still provides enough action and chills..so yeah to me this movie is one of the classics of the 70s..great movie to have in your collection::cool::

[Sculpt]

I noticed many films of this era get hit with being plodding, and many are. I read that of this film. Of course actors like Peck and Remick can help alleviate a plodding script. Did you find it plodding or very engaging all the way through?

[Fearonsarms]

Gargoyles (1972) This was a low budget tv movie that I really enjoyed. It was fun, definitely not scary but it was good for what it was-very much of it's time but a blast.

[Ferox13]

To All a Goodnight (1980)
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Finally got around to seeing this. Only really of interest because it was directed by David Hess - otherwise all you get is a very average by the numbers slasher flick. Oh and Harry Reams is in there somewhere..

[urgeok2]

To All a Goodnight (1980)
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Finally got around to seeing this. Only really of interest because it was directed by David Hess - otherwise all you get is a very average by the numbers slasher flick. Oh and Harry Reams is in there somewhere..


I've got this same Beta version

[Scarecrows]

I noticed many films of this era get hit with being plodding, and many are. I read that of this film. Of course actors like Peck and Remick can help alleviate a plodding script. Did you find it plodding or very engaging all the way through?

Well its been over 10yrs since i last saw this movie Script..i thought it was very engaging all the way through...::cool::

[urgeok2]

I noticed many films of this era get hit with being plodding, and many are. I read that of this film. Of course actors like Peck and Remick can help alleviate a plodding script. Did you find it plodding or very engaging all the way through?

I still think it's one of the most solid horror films ever made.

it's in my top 5

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Gate
First time I saw this movie.
Started out alright but I got bored towards the end.
It was funny to see Stephen Dorff as a little kid.
And his buddy was a metal fan who was wearing a Killer Dwarfs patch,
always a plus in my book.
The little creatures were cool too.

[urgeok2]

one of the Killer Dwarfs came into the book store I was working in 30 years ago and shot the shit for a couple of hours (we both collected Doc Savage books :)

[Khaleesi]

The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) I believe this was a made-for-TV movie. Elizabeth Montgomery plays the title role. The movie itself was ok, but I watched it with my grandmother (who is a total Lizzie Borden/True Crime nut) and her running commentary was excellent. She sure knows her stuff when it comes to gruesome murders. ::wink::

[Baron Von Marlon]

one of the Killer Dwarfs came into the book store I was working in 30 years ago and shot the shit for a couple of hours (we both collected Doc Savage books :)

Cool! I read they're touring again.
But no dates in Europe so far.

[hammerfan]

The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) I believe this was a made-for-TV movie. Elizabeth Montgomery plays the title role. The movie itself was ok, but I watched it with my grandmother (who is a total Lizzie Borden/True Crime nut) and her running commentary was excellent. She sure knows her stuff when it comes to gruesome murders. ::wink::

I remember when that aired on TV!! Elizabeth Montgomery was in her prime. Funny that I still remember it after all these years.

[newb]

The French Connection II

not a bad watch but definitely weighed down in the middle...could have been paced better.

[hammerfan]

The Legend of Hell House

[horror-blumpkin401]

Watched Alien last night.

[MichaelMyers]

Watched Alien last night.

As good as you remember?

[Ferox13]

The Legend of Hell House

I love this film.

Roddy McDowall is excellent in it.

Drug addiction, alcoholism, sadism, beastiality, mutilation, murder, vampirism, necrophilia, cannibalism, not to mention a gamut of sexual goodies. Shall I go on?

[hammerfan]

I love this film.

Roddy McDowall is excellent in it.

Drug addiction, alcoholism, sadism, beastiality, mutilation, murder, vampirism, necrophilia, cannibalism, not to mention a gamut of sexual goodies. Shall I go on?

I know! My favorite role of his. Also loved Pamela Franklin in it.

[shadyJ]

I read the Legend of Hell House before I saw the movie, and it is a great read. I got caught up in the first few pages and didn't really put the book down until I was done some hours later. The movie is very good too, I think one of the better haunted house movies that have been made, definitely in the top ten if not the top five.

[Fearonsarms]

The Legend of Hell House

Great film I also love it very effective and really enjoyable

[Ferox13]

I read the Legend of Hell House before I saw the movie, and it is a great read. I got caught up in the first few pages and didn't really put the book down until I was done some hours later. The movie is very good too, I think one of the better haunted house movies that have been made, definitely in the top ten if not the top five.

The Book is a bit nastier than the film - I wish they didn't reduce the history of Hell House to a few lines from Ben.

[Elvis_Christ]

C.H.U.D

Pretty solid monster flick. It went for the Jaws mode of saving the monsters for the final reel which would've failed miserably in most other films but the great cast kept it rolling.

The Stuff

Lots of fun. Enjoyed the dig at fast food chains. Some of the effects got pretty goofy towards the end but it just added to it's charm for me.

[Giganticface]

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Rabid (1977)

Not my favorite of Cronenberg's, but still pretty interesting. The body horror was great, the overall story arc seemed a bit one dimensional. I doubt I'll revisit it as much as his other stuff, but glad I finally watched it.

[Khaleesi]

Eraserhead (1977)
I tried REALLY hard to like this one (it's my first David Lynch film) but I just couldn't get into it. I actually found it a bit repulsive, to be honest, not that I think it's a bad film, I just have trouble with some aspects of the surrealist genre.

[The Bloofer Lady]

SHIVERS 1975
A parasite infects occupants of an apartment building and madness ensues but its nothing like"Rec". Really.

FRIGHT NIGHT PART TWO 1988
Jerry Dandridge's sister moves in to seek revenge on Charley Brewster.

CRAWLSPACE 1972
An older couple find a troubled young man is secretly living in their crawlspace and they more or less try to take him in. Its thoughtful and really good.

[Ferox13]

SHIVERS 1975
A parasite infects occupants of an apartment building and madness ensues but its nothing like"Rec". Really.

I hope you mean this in a good way...

[The Bloofer Lady]

Defo in a good way. Just as I was writing the description, I realized how much it might sound like "Rec" and if you've seen "Shivers" its really nothing like it at all.

[FryeDwight]

Watched THE HOWLING (1981) last night...still a fun little flick with great cast, still impressive Rob Bottin FX and loads of "in jokes" ***

[The Bloofer Lady]

Loved "The Howling"...so 80's.

[Khaleesi]

Santa Sangre (1989): Very impressed with this one. Reminded me a lot of "Freaks", another of my favorites.

[Scarecrows]

Carrie(1976)....great horror movie..old version is much better than the remake..well i think so anyway.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Malibu Bikini Shop
Silly eighties comedy with a couple of fun moments.

[shadyJ]

I watched Dead and Buried (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082242/?ref_=ttexrv_exrv_tt) tonight, a ridiculous horror film from 1981. The plot is people are being brutally murdered in a northeastern coastal town, and the crimes are being perpetrated by the town's residents. Not everyone is in on it, and the town sheriff is on the case. From what I have read, the movie was originally going to be a black comedy, which would have suited this material a whole lot more, but instead the producers changed it to be played straight, and what's more they wanted more gore, so they added some extra kills after initial filming. I could see this movie working as a black comedy, but it's much too silly for straight horror, so ultimately this movie did not work for me. The kills were way too over-the-top for a serious movie, for starters. There are many lapses in logic which would have been fine for a comedy but stretches the notion of 'suspension of disbelief' well past the breaking point for something striving for plausible. The twist ending would have made for a great comedy gag, but here is just unintentionally hilarious.

The movie isn't completely without merit though, there were some good make-up effects, courtesy of Tom Savini. Like I said above, there are a couple of laughs in it, albeit unintentional. Also a brief but welcome topless scene featuring a hot blond. A minor but early horror role for Robert Englund. However, all told, there just isn't enough to make this movie worth an hour and a half, given all the much better movies out there. Dead and Buried isn't terrible, there are plenty of much worse movies, but it just isn't very good, in my opinion. This is another case of the movie poster being much cooler than the movie.

[Ferox13]

^I haven't seen it in some time but I love that film.

[cryptkeeper666]

3:15 The Moment of Truth (1986)
God bless the 80s. It ruled!!!

[MichaelMyers]

3:15 The Moment of Truth (1986)
God bless the 80s. It ruled!!!

welcome back cryptkeeper

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[Angra]

"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" 9/10

Nuf said.

[MichaelMyers]

"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" 9/10

Nuf said.

Why no 10.

[Angra]

Why no 10.

Yea, good question.

Maybe because i've seen it too many times by now. So the experience just isn't the same as it was 20 years ago. Or maybe i just wasn't in the right mood today, coz it definitely is one of my favorite movies.

[Baron Von Marlon]

"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" 9/10

Nuf said.

Any chance you saw the One Flew... scenes they did in It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia? (I love that show)
Was a short but cool tribute.

[Angra]

Any chance you saw the One Flew... scenes they did in It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia? (I love that show)
Was a short but cool tribute.


No, never seen a single episode of that show.

[zombiekilling]

Been awhile since seeing a 70's/80's movie. Last one I saw those was beetle juice lol. That's such a classic and super funny.

[Baron Von Marlon]

No, never seen a single episode of that show.

Most people either love it or hate it.
It's about a group of friends but instead of one crazy character in the bunch, they're all sociopaths/psychopaths.
Danny DeVito is one the main characters and plays his best role ever.

[Elvis_Christ]

3:15 The Moment of Truth (1986)
God bless the 80s. It ruled!!!

Enjoyed that one too. Nothing like a decent piece of 80s gang related trash!

You should check out Savage Streets and Tenement if you haven't already and of course Class Of 1984.

[Angra]

Most people either love it or hate it.
It's about a group of friends but instead of one crazy character in the bunch, they're all sociopaths/psychopaths.
Danny DeVito is one the main characters and plays his best role ever.

I'll give it a shot sometime then. I like good sitcoms.

[Angra]

You should check out Savage Streets


I didn't like that one. The best looking chick died. That's horrible!!

[Baron Von Marlon]

Dark Night Of The Scarecrow
Had a lot of potential to be a cool slasher but it was rather disappointing.
Maybe it was better if I didn't expect it to be one.
It was funny seeing the bad guy from Darkman playing a mentally handicapped adult. Quite the contrast.

[Ferox13]

I thought it was pretty good especially for a TV Movie.

[hammerfan]

Went to Retro Movie Night at Movie Tavern, and saw "Working Girl".

[MichaelMyers]

Jaws 2! Great film and highly underrated. Quite a few startling moments too.

http://www.jabootu.com/images/jaws2poster.jpg

[Baron Von Marlon]

I thought it was pretty good especially for a TV Movie.

It's not bad but I was expecting a straight up slasher.

[cheebacheeba]

Electric Dreams.
I'd always heard the song, wondered about the movie.
Hm. Not bad.
Interesting to see some AI/tech impressions and ideas that were quite ahead of their time. Kinda funny. Not a bad time killer.
Virginia Madsen has always been pretty nice to look at too.

[FryeDwight]

THE HOWLING (1981)
RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985)
BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
Good times!::smile::

[Baron Von Marlon]

Scanners
Finally got around to see this movie. And I'm actually glad the first time I watched was as a "grown up" person (I'm in my early thirties).
Movie itself, some things didn't make a lot of sense, one or more continuity errors, but it was great anyway.
The cast, over the top acting, eighties explosions,...

For some reason I link the exploding head to Dumb & Dumber's most annoying sound in the world.

[Fearonsarms]

Spookies (1986) Not bad. It kept you guessing and surprised by what it threw at you, you really didn't know what was going to happen next as the film goes on. What it lacked in cohesion it made up for with variety there were some great "spookies".

[The Bloofer Lady]

Spookies (1986) Not bad. It kept you guessing and surprised by what it threw at you, you really didn't know what was going to happen next as the film goes on. What it lacked in cohesion it made up for with variety there were some great "spookies".

SPOOKIES is a favourite of mine. I loved the soundtrack(of sorts) especially the intro. Just when you'd think it couldn't get any stranger...it did. Great fun.

[Fearonsarms]

SPOOKIES is a favourite of mine. I loved the soundtrack(of sorts) especially the intro. Just when you'd think it couldn't get any stranger...it did. Great fun.

Yeah it was a fun and decent film. You're right it did get very strange but it was ok I enjoyed it.

[Scarecrows]

The Amityville Horror (1979)

[Baron Von Marlon]

Chopping Mall (1986)
Quite enjoyed this one. Much better than I expected.
The soundtrack reminded me of old videogames.

[FryeDwight]

HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970)-They really cram a couple of years into 90 minutes and really more for fans of the TV series. However, it's a lot more bloody and violent than the show, playing out much of the time like a Hammer film from the period. Still miles above the horrible Tim Burton misfire. ***1/2

[hammerfan]

HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970)-They really cram a couple of years into 90 minutes and really more for fans of the TV series. However, it's a lot more bloody and violent than the show, playing out much of the time like a Hammer film from the period. Still miles above the horrible Tim Burton misfire. ***1/2

I recommend you also watch Night of Dark Shadows. House is my favorite, but Night is good, too.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Monkey Shines
Good movie.
I recognised Bates from Californication in the lead role.

Reminds me, I still haven't seen Shakma. Worth it?

[The Villain]

Monkey Shines
Good movie.
I recognised Bates from Californication in the lead role.

Reminds me, I still haven't seen Shakma. Worth it?

Monkey Shines is OK, a little silly though.

Shakma is great, a lot better than Monkey Shines. Have you seen Link? That's a good one too.

[Scarecrows]

The Curse (1987)

[Ferox13]

The Curse (1987)

I really like this often over looked Lovecraft adaption.

[shadyJ]

The Curse, didn't care for it. Although the over ripe bleeding tomato scene had me in tears because I was laughing so hard, so I guess I have at least one fond memory from the movie.

[Scarecrows]

The Ghoul (1975)

[Fearonsarms]

The Curse, didn't care for it. Although the over ripe bleeding tomato scene had me in tears because I was laughing so hard, so I guess I have at least one fond memory from the movie.

I thought it was ok. Like you I found it unintentionally hilarious that scene and others. ::big grin::

[The Bloofer Lady]

PATRICK 1978

From Australia, a film about a young man Patrick who lays in a coma in hospital and the nurse who cares for him. He wants her for himself and lets all involved know it. Pretty decent.

[Angra]

Spookies (1986) Not bad. It kept you guessing and surprised by what it threw at you, you really didn't know what was going to happen next as the film goes on. What it lacked in cohesion it made up for with variety there were some great "spookies".


SPOOKIES is a favourite of mine. I loved the soundtrack(of sorts) especially the intro. Just when you'd think it couldn't get any stranger...it did. Great fun.

Never heard of this movie before.

Contained the usual 80s b-horror acting and overly clichéd characters that you couldn't help but to hate. But the movie was goood. :)

Thanks for mentioning this, guys!

"Spookies" 7/10

[Ferox13]

I thought it was ok. Like you I found it unintentionally hilarious that scene and others. ::big grin::

There are a few other versions of the story if you are interested.

Die Monster Die (with Karloff)
Die Farbe
Colour from the Dark

[The Bloofer Lady]

Never heard of this movie before.

Contained the usual 80s b-horror acting and overly clichéd characters that you couldn't help but to hate. But the movie was goood. :)

Thanks for mentioning this, guys!

"Spookies" 7/10


That's what's great about this forum...I've only been on for a month but I've looked up and seen a few movies I would have never heard of otherwise!

[Fearonsarms]

Never heard of this movie before.

Contained the usual 80s b-horror acting and overly clichéd characters that you couldn't help but to hate. But the movie was goood. :)

Thanks for mentioning this, guys!

"Spookies" 7/10

Glad you liked it, its a fun movie

There are a few other versions of the story if you are interested.

Die Monster Die (with Karloff)
Die Farbe
Colour from the Dark

Thanks I'll check those out cheers

[The Bloofer Lady]

THE DEMONS OF LUDLOW 1983

A small town...a curse....a piano. Random but not bad.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Lifeforce (1985)
Based on the book Space Vampires.
And that's what the movie's about.
The (over)acting's pretty good, story wasn't bad either but the movie was about a half hour too long.

[FryeDwight]

FRIGHT NIGHT (1985). one of my all time favorites that is funny, scary and doesn't test your patience. Too bad the sequel was less than good. *****

[The Bloofer Lady]

FRIGHT NIGHT (1985). one of my all time favorites that is funny, scary and doesn't test your patience. Too bad the sequel was less than good. *****

I ADORE FRIGHT NIGHT (1985). The soundtrack is still a favourite of mine.

[CreepyCarrie]

I've been watching a lot of 70s and 80s horror lately. The last few were Happy Birthday To Me, Deadly Friend, Someone's Watching Me, Eyes of a Stranger, Terror Train, and The Fog.

[The Bloofer Lady]

THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD 1971.

Pretty much loved this.. Mr.Lee and Mr.Cushing..oh my.

[Scarecrows]

Halloween 4 The Return Of Michael Myers (1988)

[Angra]

"Visiting Hour" 6-7/10

Too repetitive, but Michael Ironside was of course perfetly casted as the ice cold serial killer who terrorizes a hospital.

[FryeDwight]

I ADORE FRIGHT NIGHT (1985). The soundtrack is still a favourite of mine.
My brother got me the soundtrack a few Xmases ago and really like it, especially the versions of "Come to Me".

[FryeDwight]

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985). Always liked this one. Pretty visceral, but decent soundtrack (had it on vinyl) and lots of humor, especially by James Karen. For a couple of months, would call friends/brother and say when they answered "I know you're there...'cause I can smell your brains!"::big grin:: ****