I finally got around to watching the gorgeous Faye Dunaway in Puzzle of a Downfall Child, which I thought was wonderful, and I wanted to share some screenshots I took during.
1970s
Film Review: Daughters of Darkness (1971)
“I’ve seen many a night fall away into an even more endless night.” Lesbian vampire films became a phenomenon in the 70s with Belgium film director Harry Kümel’s Daughters of Darkness (1971) as no exception. Known as Les Lévres Rouges (The Red Lips) in France, the beautifully crafted film is about two lovers who cross paths with the vampire…
Film Review: Suspiria (1977)
“Bad luck isn’t brought by broken mirrors, but by broken minds.” A surrealist work of art with an incredible set design, cinematography and a violent, disturbing soundtrack. Italian director Dario Argento created the horror masterpiece that is Suspiria in 1977. This film has achieved cult status with its bizarre and unsettling tones, making it a feature that…
The Influence of Ed Gein in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), which was written and directed by Tobe Hooper, is always pulled up in lists of the greatest horror films. Total Film magazine canvassed leading directors and stars of horror to find out their favourites. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre happened to come at the very top of the list, giving it the…