Tag Archives: Science Fiction
Phase IV (1974)
For a long while, Phase IV (1974) was, to me, that VHS box with the ant crawling out of a bloody hole in someone’s palm. It was a misguided Dalí reference, exploitation-style; and at the time it scared me away … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, horror, Killer Ants, Post Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Saul Bass, Science Fiction, Surreal
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Altered States (1980)
After a decade of hits in his native U.K., Ken Russell arrived in Hollywood with the mind-bending Altered States (1980). It’s the story of an experimental psychologist, Eddie Jessup (William Hurt, in his big-screen debut), who theorizes that experimenting with … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's, Drama, horror, Ken Russell, LSD, Neanderthal, prehistoric, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, The Devil, William Hurt
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Zardoz (1974)
Every time I watch Zardoz (1974) – which, I admit, is becoming increasingly often – I have flashbacks to my first viewing, which made such a deep impression on me as a child. It was being aired on television. A … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, classical music, John Boorman, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, Sean Connery, Surreal
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