One of the Starz Encore channels showed "Cujo" again last night, and I ended up looking back at that one again. That is another solid favorite for sure. The dog actor sure did a great job at playing that role, along with how all of the attack scenes looked real when they had to use a real dog to do the real stunts, including ramming his head into the car because they had no CGI or anything like that back then, just real props, real make up, real stunts, real staged combat, real scenery, etc. That's not to mention the realistic outlook on how UNRELIABLE those Pinto cars were back when they were still around... Another great timeless classic that never old... ::devil::

I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER (1970). Might have changed the title, but very well made film dealing with a Son who loves his Father, but doesn't like his Dad. Gene Hackman very good as the Son who wants to move on with his life, but unsure how to break the strings, while Melvyn Douglas (who always played jaunty types in his early career and went on to win an Oscar for HUD) compelling as the bitter, abrasive Senior. Final scene between them is excellent. Look for a young James Karen (POLTERGEIST, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD) here. ****

LAND OF THE MINOTAUR 1976

I thought i might be in for a treat as it stars Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence but it was quite a dull story about missing tourists being sacrificed by a cult of minotaur worshippers.

I actually saw that, or some of that, one evening on TV, and I remember that was not good. ::big grin::

And Donald's character kept calling the "minotaur" the "mynah- tire". I couldnt figure out what he was talking about.

::big grin::

You aren't just a woofin'::smile::! Not good at all and waste of two of my favorite actors.

SAVAGE STREETS (1984). In a FANGORIA interview around the release of REPOSSESSED , Linda Blair mentioned how She felt CHAINED HEAT (1982) was the worst film she had been in, but didn't;t mention this. HEAT is pretty bad on it's own terms, but awesome cast and truly a guilty pleasure.
Not as guilty as this one is::big grin:: Linda and her clique of girlfriends play a prank on an extremely butch/fey Guy gang leading to serious ramifications, meaning Linda will suit up in leather and lipstick, get some heavy weaponry and open a giant can of whoop ass::wink::::wink::.
Pretty bad all around, but so bad, it's enjoyable, but some tasteless moments. Especially the pivotal scene involving Linnea Quigley ...her acting has been criticized through the years, but she is quite good here, although said scene is pretty offensive.
Just about every exploitive theme in films is hauled out here and thus,You just have to check it out. ***

DIRTY HARRY (1971). The best Clint Eastwood has ever been, as the gritty Homicide Detective, who won't hesitate to bend or break the rules if necessary. The film was dubbed "Facist" by Pauline Kael of THE NEW YORK TIMES,more than likely for Harry's determined search for Scorpio , which culminates in Kezar Stadium-a thrilling moment.
Deservedly, Eastwood became a big Star after this and appeared in several sequels, becoming a part of Americana. Kudos must also be given to Andrew Robinson (later in HELLRAISER) playing an absolutely despicable villain and in his film debut also. Have heard that for many years after this, He received threats from people who couldn't separate actor from character. ****1/2

I finally got my DVD copy of "Four Flies On Gray Velvet," a rare and early film from Dario Argento, about a drummer with a stalker whom he confronts and believes to have accidentally killed, only to have have another stalker taking pictures of this incident, wanting to blackmail him and his girlfriend with the evidence, only it is not the money the stalker wants. The stalker refuses to state what they actually want. This one takes a lot of twists and turns, making it look as if the stalker is one person, then reveals it is actually somebody else, multiple times throughout the film. There are even twists and turns showing what originally appeared to be is not how it actually is multiple times as well. It is also well shot, well directed, and well edited to look good, interesting, and intense throughout the whole film in the classic old school done right artsy and gory format. The characters are also well developed with the actors all doing very good jobs at portraying their roles. There is also a shocker at the end, showing the actual killer and stalker to be somebody entirely different from who most of its audience thought it was, no spoilers being revealed here. Even the kill scenes in this film are very clever, well thought out, and well performed, not to mention well directed, well shot, and well edited. Those into Dario Argento's cult classic from the 1970s and 1980s should not be disappointed in this film. ::danger::::danger::

AIRPORT 1975 (1974). Loved this when I was 13, but time has really not been kind to it. Reasonably decent plot dragged out with irritating characters and quite sexist behavior by many of the male players, particularly Charlton Heston's endless and condescending use of "Honey" to Karen Black.
The good points...the Mountain scenery is stunning and as per the course for these kind of films, a LOT of actors I like including Norman Fell (THREE'S COMPANY, BULLIT, THE KILLERS), Linda Harrison (PLANET OF THE APES< BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, COCOON) as Gloria Swanson's asst, Beverly Garland (IT CONQUERED THE WORLD, PRETTY POISON, THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE, MY THREE SONS), Dana Andrews (NIGHT OF THE DEMON, LAURA, CRACK IN THE WORLD, THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES), Austin Stocker (BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, THE TWISTED BRAIN, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13), Myrna Loy (THE MASK OF FU MANCHU, THE THIN MAN0 and of course, Karen Black (TRILOGY OF TERROR, FIVE EASY PIECES) who steals the film with her hysteria...also love how she sticks out her tongue while trying to pull the first rescuer into the plane.
A big selling point for this was Linda Blair, right after THE EXORCIST..cute as can be, but truly the most overly cheerful Kidney transplant patient ever. And You'll be slack jawed with Helen Reddy's turn as a Singing Nun.
So really not a good film at all...truly a low point for many of the actors here, but so campy that it's least one look, for all the names, at least. **

Generally speaking, no films are meant to be seen twice. Comedies have a hard time the second time around, especially if they're primarily geared to the present (1974). I enjoyed it. Not sure the comedy team that put this together, but this brand of humor was always hit-&-miss with me, but this had some good bits.

STRIPES (1981). Two down and out schlubs join the Army to improve their circumstances in this comedy that has some wildly funny moments, although most of the scenes with Bill Murray fall flat. His character is truly irritating and impedes the film's progress. More laughs from John Candy ("A Lean mean fighting Machine!"), Harold Ramis, John Larroquette ("I wish I was a Loofah!"), a young Judge Reinhold and Conrad Dunn in his debut as a paranoid potentially violent recruit ("Psycho").
Good support from lovely Sean Young, adorable PJ Soles (very nice when we met her at HORRORFIND; she mentioned that Murray was very moody) and especially Warren Oates as the Drill Sergeant. For me, he's the best part of the film, although he bears an astounding similarity to my Step Father::shocked::. The glare he gives Murray after the latter apologizes for previously disrupting introductions was pure "Old Don"::big grin::!! ***1/2

Alien, 1979. 8/10

Director: Ridley Scott

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Only, 8?! What more do you want!::big grin::

DRUM (1976). Sequel to MANDINGO (which I have not seen) continues the saga of life on a Slave holding plantation before The Civil War, with the main topic it seems, is sex between slaves and owners with plenty of violence, nudity and sleaze dished out as well. very sure a film like this could not be made today.

Boxer Ken Norton is billed as the star for name power and tries hard-certainly looks good-but he's surrounded by more experienced actors and the cast alone is enough to make You drool...Yaphet Kotto (ALIEN), Isela Vega (BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA),John Colicos (THE CHANGELING), Paula Kelly (SOYLENT GREEN), Brenda Sykes (BLACULA), Fiona Lewis (DR PHIBES RISES AGAIN< TINTORERA), Cheryl "Rainbeaux" Smith (MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH, THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, CAGED HEAT), Pam Grier (COFFEE, JACKIE BROWN) and a seriously slumming Warren Oates (RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY, THE WILD BUNCH, STRIPES, BADLANDS among many others). Only in the 70's could such a film come out with a R rating, probably get a NC-17 one today.

Truly something in here to offend everyone, so what are You waiting for? ***

The Shining will always be my favorite 80's psychological horror film. All I can is that it is dark and disturbing, it is indeed a masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick. ::love::

THE BEASTMASTER (1982). It's incredibly silly, but I found this to be an enjoyable outing. A lot of humor (particularly an over the top Rip Torn and the seriousness of John Amos), action, Eye Candy (My wife was marveling at Marc Singers buffness while Tanya Roberts::love::...) and great use of animals, particularly the two ferrets::big grin::. ***

Oooohhh, I remember this! Yeah, Marc Singer.....::love::

My wife was marveling at his 36 pack abs::cool::!!

D.O.A.-A RITE OF PASSAGE (1981). NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS, HERE'S THE SEX PISTOLS was probably the first album I ever bought on speculation. Had just turned 16 a month before and life not so good;;;Bad grades, having to leave crappy job to bring grades up, parents both remarried after divorce less than two years before, really no friends and too shy for a girlfriend. The vitriol and energy of BOLLOCKS was just what I needed and I was hooked after "Holidays in the Sun". Still consider it an essential album.

This film is a doc by HIGH TIMES magazine about the Sex Pistols short lived US tour in Jan 1978, where the Pistols were seen more as a novelty than as the threat they were in England. Chaotic disjointed time capsule with footage of decaying US/UK city areas, hostile punk fans in all their finery, interviews with British politicians who make no secret of their loathing for all things punk, footage and songs by other bands like Generation X (with a young Billy Idol), The Clash, Sham 69, X-Ray Spex , Iggy Pop and The Dead Boys. The majority of DOA focuses on the Pistols performances in small venues throughout the South with violent audiences, a seriously addicted Sid Vicious being a major liability and the band disintegrating before your eyes. Also disturbing is the interview with a seriously catatonic Sid with girlfriend Nancy Spungen.
I like the performances in here, for those who never got into punk or are curious, this should be a decent intro. ***

IT CAME FROM HOLLYWOOD (1982). While this is a reasonably enjoyable look at Hollywood "Bad Movies", it focuses almost exclusively on low budget, mainly horror films hosted by Cheech and Chong, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and John Candy. Lots of clips from various films, but the whole attitude is quite condescending, all but putting down a lot of films I like, just because there wasn't millions of dollars to make it (BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS, ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN, HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL and many Ed Wood films). Reading the credits, saw the Medved Brothers listed as consultants; the authors of THE GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS, which no doubt influenced the tone.
More ridiculous, there are clips from CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, WAR OF THE WORLDS and THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN listed in the guilty pleasures and those are GREAT films::confused::. **1/2

That's too bad. Those are great films, especially the last two.

The Burning (1981) I don't usually enjoy this kind of slasher(a la Friday The 13th)but this was an exception to the rule, and quite a fun treat from the usually trite HorrorChannel

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Loads of old school goopy practical effects - total fun..

THE BEAR (1989). Wonderful film of an orphaned Bear cub meeting an injured older Bruin and their adventures together. Magnificent scenery (supposed to be British Columbia, but filmed in Italy) and the animals are great, especially Youk as the cub-precious as can be! ****

The Unholy, 1988.

Director: Camilo Vila

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Flesh for Frankenstein
 

Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) - really strange movie but enjoyable.

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Peopletoys, 1974.


Directors: Sean MacGregor, David Sheldon

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Never heard of this one. Have to check it out.

SAVAGE WEEKEND (1978, although there are various years of release). My copy is on one of those 100 movies collections and not the best quality. While story is not that great, believe it was one of, if not the first , film dealing with a masked killer stalking victims-although they are adults, not teens, being made before HALLOWEEN and FRIDAY, THE 13th.
Very low budget-counted at least six times the boom mike dropped into view and some rough acting but while it has cliches that became prevalent in the genre, they are presented differently (eg an outrageously gay man is nothing like You would normally expect) and some decent grue. Also, two extremely odd scenes that raised my eyebrows. **1/2

Bad Boys 8/10

Really good and violent prison flick.

Summer Camp Nightmare 6/10

I watched this during the week too after hearing it mentioned on Shock Waves.

It was alright. Very 80’s.

Blade Runner, 1982. 8/10

Director: Ridley Scott

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WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH (1970). The budget tightening was beginning to show and there is a lot of padding the story out to a much longer length than the plot deserves. Still, I was completely taken in by it at nine (First time) and marveled at the wonderful Stop motion effects in here...truly life like Dinos, especially the Rhamphoryncus that tries to make lunch of our leading man who in certain shots looks like a young Charles Bronson::big grin::!!.
While Victoria Vetri (also in ROSEMARY'S BABY) was cast for her Va-Va-Voom factor (extensive, I must say), she is quite engaging in here, with an almost child like expression, particularly when she meets her surrogate "Mother". ***

DEATH RACE 2000 (1975). In the new future, a Cross Country Auto Race (Ny to LA) takes place, with added points added to the cars that strike pedestrians. Totally absurd, but lots of fun and David Carradine, fresh off the KUNG FU TV series is pretty cool as "Frankenstein", the reigning champion. An early role for Martin Kove (the mean Sensei from THE KARATE KID) and Mary Woronov is great/gorgeous here. Highlight of the film for Me is a pre-ROCKY Sylvester Stallone, delivering a stand out performance as the arrogant and abrasive "Machine Gun Joe Viterbo". ***1/2

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

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ROCK HARD ZOMBIES 1985

In a town full of demented dwarves, nazi senior citizens and sexual perversion, a young girl captures the heart of the lead singer of a rock band scheduled to play there.

One scene was beyond disgusting as one of the characters talks about the holocaust and it was almost played like comedy. Dreadful.

RESURRECTION (1980). Had heard how good this was over the years and after watching it, can say it is, but not that good. Ellen Burstyn, however, is wonderful as an ordinary woman who after an accident, visits the "Other Side" and comes back as a Faith healer. Story keeps You invested and only real gaffe I could see was her love for Sam Sheppard's character, who is an asshat from the get go. Worth seeing for Ellen alone. ***

Your mention of Resurrection 1980 reminded me of a little known 1991 film called The Rapture starring Mimi Rogers and David Duchovny, written/directed Michael Tolkin (The Player 1991). Warning for some sexual content. Very unusual film in the setting of the rapture.