Tag Archives: Slasher
Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970)
John Harrington (Stephen Forsyth) is handsome, seductive, and constantly surrounded by beautiful women – in bridal gowns. His Paris-based studio designs wedding dresses, and he lords over his models like a sheik in his harem. His wife Mildred (Laura Betti, … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, giallo, horror, Mario Bava, seance, Slasher
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Double Feature: The Grapes of Death (1978)/Night of the Hunted (1980)
Two of Jean Rollin’s most fascinating experiments have now come to Blu-Ray courtesy Kino’s Redemption line. They may also be two of his best films. The Grapes of Death (Les Raisins de la mort, 1978) and Night of the Hunted … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, 80's, Amnesia, Brigitte Lahaie, horror, Jean Rollin, Madness, Science Fiction, Slasher, Wine, Zombie
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The Shining (1980)
It is a struggle to extricate The Shining (1980) from its iconic moments – to properly “see” the film. It has taken me many, many years, and I am almost there, but not quite. Much of this is the fault … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's, Haunted House, horror, Jack Nicholson, Scatman Crothers, Shelley Duvall, Slasher, Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King, Twins
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