Category: Occult Age
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Andrew Llewellen on Sisters (1972)
ABOUT OUR GUEST Andrew Llewellyn is a UK based freelance writer who began bagging various writing assignments two years ago at the ripe old age of 46 when he submitted two pieces for the book Unsung Horrors. Since then Andrew has been a regular contributor to We Belong Dead magazine (“Mysterious Island”, issue 19 /…
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Schlock (1973)
This week’s classic horror release is conveniently, for the Countdown, one I’ve never seen… Written by John Landis Directed by John Landis Starring John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Richard Gillis, Eric Allison Released December 12, 1973 (Hollywood, California) RT 80 min. Home Video Arrow Video (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 6 (out of 10) WHY I’VE NEVER SEEN IT…
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Jon Kitley on Corpse Eaters (1974)
ABOUT OUR GUEST It’s a true honor to welcome Jon Kitley to Classic Horrors! Kitley’s Krypt was one of the first blogs I followed and was a huge inspiration for me to start my own blog. It remains the gold standard. Jon was one of the first people with whom I interacted online, and his…
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Mike Perry on The Premonition (1976)
ABOUT OUR GUEST I don’t recall how I discovered Mike’s Take on the Movies, but once I did, I began following it immediately. (It may have been because Mike liked one of my posts). The blog is an extension of Mike Perry’s “passion for old movies of all genres, notably westerns, noir and horror.” He frequently…
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Bloodlust (1977)
This week’s classic horror release is conveniently, for the Countdown, one I’ve never seen… Written by Mario d’Alcala Directed by Marihan Vajda Starring Werner Pochath, Ellen Umlauf, Birgit Zamulo Released March 18, 1977 (West Germany) RT 90 min. Home Video Mondo Macabro (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 5 (out of 10) WHY I’VE NEVER SEEN IT Vaguely aware of Bloodlust (1977),…
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The Loreley’s Grasp (1973)
Next off my stack of unwrapped, unwatched movies… Written by Amando de Ossorio Directed by Amando de Ossorio Starring Tony Kendall, Helga Line, Silvia Tortosa, Luis Barboo, Angel Menendez Released June 15, 1973 (Madrid) RT 85 min. Home Video Scream Factory (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 6 (out of 10) WHY I’VE NEVER SEEN IT When I…
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Rich Chamberlain on Octaman (1971)
ABOUT OUR GUEST Rich is the best friend a monster kid could have! Not only is he a talented writer and podcaster on his own, but he’s my partner in crime on The Classic Horrors Club podcast. Even if we didn’t have so many of the same interests, I would enjoy spending time with Rich…
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The Night of the Sorcerers (1974)
Next off my stack of unwrapped, unwatched movies… Written by Amando de Ossorio Directed by Amando de Ossorio Starring Simon Andreu, Kali Hansa, Maria Kosty, Loretta Tovar Released December 16, 1974 (Spain) RT 85 min. Home Video Scream Factory (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 6 (out of 10) WHY I’VE NEVER SEEN IT I don’t believe I’d…
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The Baby (1973)
Written by Abe Polsky Directed by Ted Post Starring Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Susanne Zenor, Beatrice Manley, David Mooney Released March, 1973 RT 84 min. Home Video Arrow Video (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 5 (out of 10) Watching The Baby (1973) has left me in a rare state: I don’t know what to say. If I thought there…
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Magic (1978)
Written by William Goldman Directed by Richard Attenborough Starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter Released November 8, 1978 RT 107 min. Home Video Dark Sky Films (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 9 (out of 10) “Abracadabra, I sit on his knee. Presto, change-o, and now he’s me! Hocus Pocus, we take her to bed. Magic is fun…when…