recommend 70's horror movies

hic66

i began watching horror stuff in the 80's when i was a kid...80's were slashers, now in 2000, we're into gore.....but i'm not too familar with 70's horror.....which when i caught a scary movie on tv recently (i dont know if the title was "now the screaming begins") and gotta say, 70's movie can be pretty damn cool, ....it captures the eerie atmosphere which no movies nowadays can...with no need for fancy f/x.

can anyone recommend some really creepy films from the 70's...doesnt have to be blood n gore... but really spooky stuff...for a good scare! and a good story/plot!....thanks!

Slayer · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:18 pm **Post subject:**

Well, I'd recommend the following from the 70s:

Delirium (1972) - not really scary, but the story is quite good
The Wicker Man (1973) - very weird movie, story is pretty good
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - I bet you've seen this one already

Island of Death (1975) - Scary in the way of brutal force
Bloodsucking Freaks (1976) - same applies here
Salem' Lot (1979) - not scary, good atmosphere
Buio Omega (1979) - Scary in the way of brutal force

I haven't watched the following yet, but they seem to be OK:

Don't Look in the Basement (1973)
Profondo Rosso (1975)
Late Night Trains (1975)
Satan's Blood (1977)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Summer of Fear (1978)

Actually, quite some well known horrors are from the 70s like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Exorcist and The Omen, so yes, there are good and (more or less) scary movies from the 70s to be found. Hope you can do something with this.

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:13 pm **Post subject:**

Dawn of the Dead (1978) :googley:

Oberon · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:18 am **Post subject:**

And while you're at it add on:

Black Christmas (1974 - Spooky!)
The Manitou (1978 - Evil Indian spirits!)
A Bay of Blood (1971 - Before Friday the 13th there was... this!)
Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974 - action/horror! Very fun)
The Other (1972 - It is... well... you should just watch it. I don't want to spoil the surprise)

There is a nice shotgun blast of 70s horror for ya. Enjoy!

Avanze · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:23 pm **Post subject:**

Suspiria
Zombi 2
Driller Killer
Last House On The Left
I Spit on Your Grave
Blood for Dracula
Flesh for Frankenstein
Eaten Alive

A staple diet for you.

phozz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:00 am **Post subject:**

Avanze,

i'm on your staple diet.
looking forward to digesting it all.

hic66 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:30 am **Post subject:**

thanks ya all for recommending the above!!!

any other movies with castles, eerie atmosphere...like "the haunting" (1963) or "when the screaming starts" (1973)?? these were really good........any more recommendations??

potmunky · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:08 pm **Post subject:**

Haunted House type stuff? Try Alien, (1979)! :twisted:

BTW. Any links fer any of the above films?... :beerchug:

Chadman · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:44 pm **Post subject:**

Legend of Hell House is a good haunted house movie.
Don't Look Now has a good creepy vibe to it.
The Last Wave isn't my fave, but its weird enough.

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:47 pm **Post subject:**

Quote:

Don't Look Now has a good creepy vibe to it.

interested in a proper AFR of that one btw?

Chadman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:14 am **Post subject:**

I own the DVD, but if there ins't an AFR, there should be. So, yes, just not for me.

umma-ohz · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:38 pm **Post subject:**

spudthedestroyer wrote:

Dawn of the Dead (1978) :googley:

The ultimate!

'Suspiria' is a good call, as is 'Deep Red'.

Romero's 'The Crazies' is worth a watch, really atmospheric, I need to watch that one again.

'The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue'.

'Don't Look Now' is another excellent mention. Very odd, but technically brilliant film.

GrindCallus · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:53 am **Post subject:**

The 1970s may be (to me at least) the pivotal decade for 'scary' cinema.

I would add "The Brood" 1979

All the above recommendations are creamofthecrop but there are so many great films, horror and everything else. Also try some early 80s films, usually Italian :lol:

The Top Ten Essential 1970s:

Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Last House on the Left
Suspiria
The Brood
Dawn of the Dead
I Spit on Your Grave
Zombi 2
The Wicker Man
The Hills have Eyes
Profundo Rosso (deep Red)

and maybe Blue Omega (Beyond the Darkness) But that maybe 1980!

Have fun discovering!!!! I know I alsways did! :beerchug:

umma-ohz · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:30 pm **Post subject:**

The Brood is great. Not my personal favorite Cronenberg, but very good none the less.

Truba · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:38 pm **Post subject:**

Don't Go In The House
Last house On Dead End Street
Legend Of Hell House (1973)
The house on the edge of park
The house with the windows that laugh
Last house on the left

:mrgreen:

Chadman · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:23 am **Post subject:**

Just thought of The Other. Also, a good bit of weird creepy horror.

Master Joelbee · **Posted:** Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:02 am **Post subject:**

never even heard of The Manitou...bout to try that one out if i can find it around

Chadman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:49 am **Post subject:**

The Maitou sucks. Good book, bad, bad movie. I've gotta think that was a nostalgic choice.

Oberon · **Posted:** Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:10 pm **Post subject:**

Chadman wrote:

The Maitou sucks. Good book, bad, bad movie. I've gotta think that was a nostalgic choice.

Well, of course it is all a matter of opinion, but there are some genuinely
creepy moments in the film. I don't want to spoil it for Joelbee, but the
seance around the black table is creepy. Anyhoo, I would give the movie a shot and decide for yourself.

I've never read the book. It always seems like the book is better than the movie... Starship Troopers comes to mind.

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