70s horror

Squirm Blu-ray Kino Lorber

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

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Every decade of Horror cinema has a particular theme that defines it. The ‘50s explored creatures from outer space and psychological aspects, the ‘60s were a time of ghost stories, and the ‘70s was a mixed bag of demon possession, witches, and nature striking back. ... Read More
Frogs/ Kino Lorber (2024)

Frogs (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

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Some believe that our misgivings against the earth will come back to haunt us, and honestly, who can blame them? Historically humans arrogant and selfishly have used the earth for personal gains, often without little thought as to the ramifications to the creatures surrounding them. ... Read More
Fright (1971)

Fright (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

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There was a time in Horror cinema history when a young woman crawling to survive a lunatic was a dime a dozen. The prototypical plot of what became known as the Slasher, while many consider Bob Clark’s 1974 classic Black Christmas the first to inspire ... Read More
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Deathdream (4K Edition Review)

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There are many conflicting opinions of the United States of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. A conflict that lasted nearly 20 years, the US entered the Southeast Asia region with ground troops beginning in 1965, and over the course of 8 years into 1973, ... Read More
Impulse (1974) / Grindhouse Releasing

Impulse (Two-Disc Blu-Ray Review)

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While the ‘80s may very well have been the golden era of Horror, the ‘70s should not be overlooked. A decade which brought you some iconic Horror films – including The Exorcist in 1973, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 1974, plus Dawn of the Dead and Halloween in 1978 – there were also ... Read More
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Burnt Offerings (Blu-ray Edition Review)

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Studying ‘70s Horror cinema, the intent was almost to first create an atmosphere above anything else.  This was exemplified in different ways by more well-known features such as 1973’s The Exorcist and 1974’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but equally as effective in some lesser-known titles such as 1977’s The ... Read More