Television Fright Films Of The 1970s

[TheWickerFan]

Picked up a fantastic book outlining the golden age of TV horror movies:

http://www.amazon.com/Television-Fright-Films-1970s-David/dp/0786429291

Of the films that were listed, there were a select few that had an IMDB rating of 6.5 or higher that I haven't seen yet. Any worth watching ?(and yes, I know I've asked a similar question before:p)

1970 - Sole Survivor
The Brotherhood Of The Bell

1971 - Dr. Cook's Garden
Deadly Dream
Sweet, Sweet Rachel
A Howling In The Woods
Revenge
Paper Man

1972 - She Waits
The Screaming Woman
Haunts Of The Very Rich
Short Walk To Daylight
The Victim
Home For The Holidays

1973 - You'll Never See Me Again
Dying Room Only
Isn't It Shocking?
Ordeal
Trapped
Scream Pretty Peggy
Frankenstein: The True Story

1974 - Cry Panic
Savages
Where Have All The People Gone
Bad Ronald
Death Cruise
Reflections Of Murder

1975 - The UFO Incident

1976 - One Of My Wives Is Missing

1977 - Red Alert
The Force Of Evil
Great Performances: Count Dracula

1978 - Someone's Watching Me

[Elvis_Christ]

The only one I'm familiar with is Bad Ronald and I thought it was great. Crawlspace (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066954/) is well worth your time too.

[neverending]

Frankenstein: The True Story is the one with James Mason, David McCallum, Jane Seymore and Michael Sarrazin. It was originally a 2 or 3 part mini-series. Well worth the time, as it actually tells the entire story, beginning to end, pretty much as it is in the book.

The UFO Incident is the story of the Betty & Barney Hill case, which was the most famous abductee case of the time. The leads are played by James Earl Jones and Estelle Parsons. They, of course, are marvelous. It might seem pretty familiar territory to day.

Those are the only two that jump out at me right now. I know I've probably seen a lot of those, but they're not ringing a bell.

[TheWickerFan]

Thanks guys. I'll start searching.:)

[The Ugly Duchess]

Frankenstein: The True Story is the one with James Mason, David McCallum, Jane Seymore and Michael Sarrazin. It was originally a 2 or 3 part mini-series. Well worth the time, as it actually tells the entire story, beginning to end, pretty much as it is in the book.

The UFO Incident is the story of the Betty & Barney Hill case, which was the most famous abductee case of the time. The leads are played by James Earl Jones and Estelle Parsons. They, of course, are marvelous. It might seem pretty familiar territory to day.

Those are the only two that jump out at me right now. I know I've probably seen a lot of those, but they're not ringing a bell.

I am familiar with these and enjoyed both. I am trying to get a copy of The UFO Incident.

I just purchased Bad Ronald and thought that it was very good.

Someone Is Watching Me stars Lauren Hutton is another very good and exciting film.

I somewhat remember A Howling In The Woods and am looking for a copy of that also.

The others I an not familiar with,

[TheWickerFan]

I am familiar with these and enjoyed both. I am trying to get a copy of The UFO Incident.

I just purchased Bad Ronald and thought that it was very good.

Someone Is Watching Me stars Lauren Hutton is another very good and exciting film.

I somewhat remember A Howling In The Woods and am looking for a copy of that also.

The others I an not familiar with,

Thank you Duchess.:)

I get the feeling some of the films are more thrillers than horror. I was really surprised at the sheer volume of films that came out during that time that I hadn't seen.

[roshiq]

I've only seen Bad Ronald, Frankenstein: The True Story & John Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me from the list. They were great and very much looking forward to check out the rest but surprised to see there's no mention of BBC's adaptations of MR James stories, Nigel Kneal's The Stone Tape (72) or classics like Don't be afraid of the dark and A Cold Night's Death (73).

[TheWickerFan]

I've only seen Bad Ronald, Frankenstein: The True Story & John Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me from the list. They were great and very much looking forward to check out the rest but surprised to see there's no mention of BBC's adaptations of MR James stories, Nigel Kneal's The Stone Tape (72) or classics like Don't be afraid of the dark and A Cold Night's Death (73).

The book was strictly US TV, so things like The Stone Tape and A Warning To The Curious weren't in there. Films I've seen that were in the book:

1970 - Crowhaven Farm
1971 - Duel
1972 - The Night Stalker
1973 - A Cold Night's Death
Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Satan's School For Girls
The Devil's Daughter
The Night Strangler
1974 - Killdozer
The Stranger Within
1975 - The Legend Of Lizzie Borden
Trilogy Of Terror
1977 - Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Dead Of Night
1978 - Devil Dog: The Hound Of Hell
Summer Of Fear
The Dark Secret Of Harvest Home
The Initiation Of Sarah
1979 - Salem's Lot

[The Ugly Duchess]

Thank you Duchess.:)

I get the feeling some of the films are more thrillers than horror. I was really surprised at the sheer volume of films that came out during that time that I hadn't seen.

You new list is GREAT!:)

Salem's Lot, The Dark Secret of Harvest Home, Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark, Crowhaven Farm, Salem's Lot and Trilogy of Terror are some of the best TV horror-thriller movies ever.

All are available on DVD. Crowhaven Farm can be gotten on a pirated one and Harvest Home can be gotten out of England. Why has it not been put on DVD?

Loved Darren McGavin in The Night Stalker & The Night Stranger as well as his whole series ( which unfortunately lasted pitifully only one season). I have all on DVD. This was much better thanf those silly sitcoms!

Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo was more of a thriller than a horror film. Two of my favorite actors were in it: Pat Hingle & Claude Akins. It was very watchable.

Like wise with The Devil's Daughter which starred Shelly Winters, Belinda Montgomery & Joseph Cotten. Look for Abe Vigoda (Fish) in a supporting part.

I saw some of the others but these are the ones that struck me.

Also don't leave out The Dark Night Of The Scarecow unless it was in your first list.

Well, cheers! Off to a night of horror!


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[TheWickerFan]

Dark Night Of The Scarecrow was great.:) Looks like it was made in the 80s, so it wasn't in the book. I remember Midnight Offerings, This House Possessed, and Don't Go To Sleep from the 80s as well. First two were kind of cheesy, but the third was really quite good.

[Fearonsarms]

I know it's from 1990 and not the 70s but I strongly recommend the two parter-The Green Man:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098813/

When I saw me it scared the hell out of me as a kid and the opening scenes are worth hunting it down for alone.