Tag Archives: 1970s

The Uncanny (1977)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by lyzmadness

“It’s here – years of research – evidence from all over the world – proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that cats have been exploiting mankind for centuries! We think we’re the masters and they’re merely pets, but we’re … Continue reading →

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The Creeping Flesh (1973)

Posted on June 2, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Do you believe in Evil, Doctor? I do not mean Evil as it is commonly understood. I mean Evil as a living organism; as a plague, a disease, which infects humanity…”   Director:  Freddie Francis Starring:  Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, … Continue reading →

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Crash! (1976)

Posted on February 19, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Akasa’s of Hittite origin; a deity closely associated with Mars, the red planet… He’s an unpleasant character dedicated to vengeance, hatred and violence.”   Director:  Charles Band Starring:  José Ferrer, Sue Lyon, John Ericson, Leslie Parrish, John Carradine, Jerome Guardino, … Continue reading →

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Sword Of Vengeance (1972)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by lyzmadness

“Daigoro, the road you will take shall be chosen by you alone. If you choose this sword, you will travel the road of the assassin, with me. If you choose this handball, I will send you to be with your … Continue reading →

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A New Leaf (1971)

Posted on June 14, 2016 by lyzmadness

  Director:  Elaine May Starring:  Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose, Doris Roberts, James Coco, William Redfield Screenplay:  Elaine May, based upon a story by Jack Ritchie     A New Leaf follows the travails of aging playboy … Continue reading →

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Halloween (1978)

Posted on May 30, 2016 by lyzmadness

“I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realised that what was living behind that boy’s eyes was purely and simply – evil…”   Director:  John Carpenter Starring:  … Continue reading →

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Orca (1977)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by lyzmadness

“Why do you think he sank the other boats and not yours? He deliberately left you your boat because he wants to fight you on the sea…”   Director:  Michael Anderson Starring:  Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Peter Hooten, … Continue reading →

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Hurricane (1979)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by lyzmadness

“If the gods meant me for another, why did they send you!?”   Director:  Jan Troell Starring:  Mia Farrow, Dayton Ka’ne, Jason Robards, Trevor Howard, Max Von Sydow, Timothy Bottoms, James Keach, Ariirau Tekurarere Screenplay:  Lorenzo Semple Jr and Roman … Continue reading →

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Seytan (1974)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by lyzmadness

“Do you believe that your daughter is really the devil?” “You saw her, too. What is your opinion? Devil – or mental patient?”   Director:  Metin Erksan Starring:  Canan Perver, Cihan Ünal, Meral Taygun, Agâh Hün, Erol Amaç, Ekrem Gökkaya, … Continue reading →

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Terror In The Sky (1971)

Posted on April 23, 2016 by lyzmadness

“I know there are thirty-seven people back there. All we have to hope for is that one of them knows how to fly a plane, and…hasn’t had chicken for dinner.”   Director:  Bernard L. Kowalski Starring:  Doug McClure, Roddy McDowall, … Continue reading →

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