I think when you consider the time period, (early 70's) it was pretty gory. I read an interview with Wes Craven were he said they used pig intestines for the special effects. I also think the psychological aspect, (abduction,confinement,murder) was pretty relevant to society's fears at that time, Manson murders etc...
As far as good or bad. It was OK, if you are a Wes Craven fan you should make a point to see it.
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"Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn, and hell itself breathes out.
Nosferatu,
Does not this word sound like the call of the death bird at Midnight? You dare not say it since the pictures will fade into dark shadows, ghostly dreams will rise from your heart and feed on your own blood
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