You know those horror movies where the family adopts a cute pet, and then suddenly you’re wishing they’d just stuck with a goldfish? Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell takes that classic trope, slathers it with satanic goo, and throws in some supernatural doggy drama that makes you question why anyone would ever want a … Read More “Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978) When man’s best friend gets a sinister upgrade, and backyard fetch becomes a fiery game of doom.” »
If you thought surviving childhood as the spawn of Satan would be easy, Damien is here to show you that even the Prince of Darkness has awkward adolescent moments — with added telekinesis and a flair for family drama. Damien: Omen IIpicks up seven years after the first film, turning the little hellraiser into a … Read More “Damien: Omen II (1978) When puberty meets prophecy, and being the Antichrist is just the start of your teenage drama.” »
If you’ve ever been nervous about going under the knife, Michael Crichton’s Coma is here to remind you that maybe you should just cancel that knee surgery—or at least bring a bat and a flashlight. This 1978 medical thriller takes the phrase “cutting edge” to a whole new level, mixing hospital politics, mystery, and a … Read More “Coma (1978) Where your routine surgery turns into a slow-motion thriller… with a side of organ theft and carbon monoxide cocktails.” »
Juraj Herz’s Beauty and the Beast is the cinematic equivalent of that childhood bedtime story you remember… except you just woke up from a nightmare and realized the fairy tale had been rewritten by someone who binge-watched The Dark Crystal and Pan’s Labyrinth one too many times. This Czechoslovak dark fantasy-horror twist on the classic … Read More “Beauty and the Beast (Panna a netvor) (1978) The fairy tale that got a grim makeover and a bird-man on steroids” »
If you’ve ever wanted to see a movie where sharks, sex, and questionable life choices collide in a mess of bloody confusion, look no further than Tintorera. This 1977 “Mexican Jaws” wannabe has all the thrills of a Sunday afternoon nature documentary, with the added bonus of people jumping into the ocean and having sex … Read More “Tintorera: Killer Shark (1977) The “Jaws” ripoff that didn’t know when to stop swimming” »
Suspiria is a masterclass in style-over-substance filmmaking. With its vibrant colors, hypnotic Goblin soundtrack, and a plot that feels more like a fever dream than a coherent story, Dario Argento’s 1977 horror flick somehow remains one of the most beloved cult classics in the horror genre. The movie is so drenched in aesthetic that you … Read More “Suspiria (1977) The Ballet School of Bloody Shenanigans” »
Ah, Snowbeast—a movie that brings together all the elements of classic horror and adventure: the snowy Colorado Rockies, a ski resort, a bloodthirsty monster, and some of the most wooden acting you’ve ever seen. Oh, and don’t forget the charming 1970s television special effects. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to watch … Read More “Snowbeast (1977) The Bigfoot Film That Was Too Small for Prime Time” »
Ah, The Shadow of Chikara, a film that promises intrigue with its mix of Western and horror genres, and a rich cast of characters like Joe Don Baker, Sondra Locke, and Slim Pickens. Sounds like a good ol’ time, right? Well, unless you’re a fan of coherent storytelling or competent filmmaking, then maybe not. This … Read More “The Shadow of Chikara (1977) A Western, a Horror, and a Great Big Hunk of Disappointment” »
Rituals (1977) is a film that makes you question why anyone would ever willingly sign up for an outdoor adventure—especially when that adventure involves getting stalked and murdered by a psychotic war veteran with a penchant for World War II memorabilia and homicidal tendencies. Directed by Peter Carter, the film tries to fuse the classic … Read More “Rituals (1977) The Most Unsuccessful Wilderness Retreat of All Time” »
You’d think a film about a pack of dogs terrorizing humans would be a fast-paced, thrilling experience. Instead, The Pack(1977) is like that slow jog you take to avoid confronting the very real possibility that you’ve just made a terrible life choice. This film, directed by Robert Clouse, is neither the adrenaline-fueled attack of nature’s … Read More “The Pack (1977) In case the worst thing that happens on a deserted island is a pack of bloodthirsty, abandoned dogs…” »