Don't just toss out a title.........I'm trying to find movies I love and discover those I haven't seen. So, no list of 30 movies.Toss out one of your favorites, give a capsule review, and maybe a little about your experience viewing it as a youngster back in The Day. Feel free to interact over movies that others posted that had an impact on you too. Digressions encouraged!
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 04:50:39 PM
Don't just toss out a title.........I'm trying to find movies I love and discover those I haven't seen. So, no list of 30 movies.Toss out one of your favorites, give a capsule review, and maybe a little about your experience viewing it as a youngster back in The Day.
I've been verbose about this one, but Dan Curtis Horror new classic "The Night Stalker", starring Darrin McGavin as Karl Kolchak, with Barry Atwater as janos Skorzeny is one that still puts me into a cold sweat. It's one of the modern vampire film classics with chilling acting and music stings by Robert Cobert that induce nightmares.
I don't care how warm or humid the night was, I was under to covers.
OG
Ghost Story, an early to mid '70's anthology series, hosted by Sebastian Cabot. It was later retitled Circle of Fear, w/out a host.
Just great, scary teleplays about ghosts & the supernatural that were quite effective. I think you can catch some episodes on Youtube. The writing was probably on the level of Night Gallery, give or take.
Ok, here we go!
Don't be afraid of the Dark( 1972/73),w/ Kim Darby. She was so Hot! Anyway,
as a Child the movie scared the ghost out of me. Those little wax-headed creatures,
always whispering. I got chills, whoooooo! Then apon the final scene, holy crap!
The final scene, is so difinitive, obviously. But, that scene is so creepy, and has always
made an impression on me.
one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.
2 college students decide to investigate Bigfoot sighting(cant remember what state), so they pack up and head out.
They do run into some trouble with the local Sheriff, but he's really just looking out for them.
After asking around the town about the creature, no one seems to eager to talk about it, except a young man
who wants a ride home.
He tells the 2 students about a run in with the creature, when he was just 4 years old and traveling with his parents and grandparents.
Later on the 2 students talk to the town drunk(Jack elam) who has encountered the creature..
And later on in the movie, the students encounter the creature as well..
Dont wanna give too much away, for those who haven't seen it.
Now, the creature is only about 6' tall and a might skinny looking compared to other Bigfoot movies..
But, I like this movie alot...and reccommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.
GREAT thread, Scat-man!
SOMETHING EVIL (1972)
This flick creeped me out several times when I first saw it. Probably only seen it twice, but one scene stands out... eerie red eyes staring out a window! Haven't seen this movie in 20 years (at least), so don't know how well it has held up, but - it was directed by Spielberg and stars - wait for it -
D A R R E N M C G A V I N!!!
No idea if this is out on vhs/dvd.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on September 30, 2010, 05:00:41 PM
one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.
I saw this at the theater and now proudly own the dvd!
Something Evil seems familiar, but I cant remember if I have seen it.
I'm gonna have to look it up
Quote from: Opera Ghost on September 30, 2010, 04:54:29 PM
I've been verbose about this one, but Dan Curtis Horror new classic "The Night Stalker", starring Darrin McGavin as Karl Kolchak, with Barry Atwater as janos Skorzeny is one that still puts me into a cold sweat. It's one of the modern vampire film classics with chilling acting and music stings by Robert Cobert that induce nightmares.
I don't care how warm or humid the night was, I was under to covers.
OG
MAN............when Carl was hiding in that closet after the vampire came home and trapped him in the house. STILL scares the crap outta me!! What a great entry Rob!!
Quote from: LundyAfterMidnight on September 30, 2010, 04:56:11 PM
Ghost Story, an early to mid '70's anthology series, hosted by Sebastian Cabot. It was later retitled Circle of Fear, w/out a host.
Just great, scary teleplays about ghosts & the supernatural that were quite effective. I think you can catch some episodes on Youtube. The writing was probably on the level of Night Gallery, give or take.
Yeah, that rings a bell, though a faint one. I'll look that up. Thanks Paul!
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:07:27 PM
MAN............when Carl was hiding in that closet after the vampire came home and trapped him in the house. STILL scares the crap outta me!! What a great entry Rob!!
You nailed it!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 04:59:15 PM
Ok, here we go!
Don't be afraid of the Dark( 1972/73),w/ Kim Darby. She was so Hot! Anyway,
as a Child the movie scared the ghost out of me. Those little wax-headed creatures,
always whispering. I got chills, whoooooo! Then apon the final scene, holy crap!
The final scene, is so difinitive, obviously. But, that scene is so creepy, and has always
made an impression on me.
One of my faves of all time!! I am SO looking forward to the re-make (which I NEVER say) because of the folks involved. Man, those whispers sent chills down my spine!! LOL!
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on September 30, 2010, 05:00:41 PM
one of my faves is "Creature from Black Lake" starring Jack elam.
2 college students decide to investigate Bigfoot sighting(cant remember what state), so they pack up and head out.
They do run into some trouble with the local Sheriff, but he's really just looking out for them.
After asking around the town about the creature, no one seems to eager to talk about it, except a young man
who wants a ride home.
He tells the 2 students about a run in with the creature, when he was just 4 years old and traveling with his parents and grandparents.
Later on the 2 students talk to the town drunk(Jack elam) who has encountered the creature..
And later on in the movie, the students encounter the creature as well..
Dont wanna give too much away, for those who haven't seen it.
Now, the creature is only about 6' tall and a might skinny looking compared to other Bigfoot movies..
But, I like this movie alot...and reccommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.
THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout Doc! One I've never seen, and it's a BIGFOOT MOVIE to boot!! Gotta track this one down!
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:10:07 PM
One of my faves of all time!! I am SO looking forward to the re-make (which I NEVER say) because of the folks involved. Man, those whispers sent chills down my spine!! LOL!
I want to see the remake too. But, I am more excited about DVD release! Don't, still
holds up today, still a GREAT tv movie!
Speaking of Ghost Story...how about the movie?
about the 4 friends who meet the beautiful woman, they become friends with her.
Later one get's romantic with her, and the others become jealous..
Push comes to shove, and they think they killed her..so they place her in her car and push it into the bog...
Only she isnt dead, and they watch her drown..
Then she comes back as a Vengeful spirit and she get's her revenge!!
Big name cast...although, I cant remember their names ;D
it's a great Ghost movie...
Quote from: Unknown Primate on September 30, 2010, 05:02:57 PM
GREAT thread, Scat-man!
SOMETHING EVIL (1972)
This flick creeped me out several times when I first saw it. Probably only seen it twice, but one scene stands out... eerie red eyes staring out a window! Haven't seen this movie in 20 years (at least), so don't know how well it has held up, but - it was directed by Spielberg and stars - wait for it -
D A R R E N M C G A V I N!!!
No idea if this is out on vhs/dvd.
I saw this at the theater and now proudly own the dvd!
My man, my man...........or rather My Primate, my primate!! OK, ANOTHER new one, with one of my favorite actors of all time! Nothing creeps out Nancy like spooky eyes. I know I'll get lucky when I show it to Nancy because she'll be clinging to me all night! (I know.......I'm a Neanderthal).
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on September 30, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
Speaking of Ghost Story...how about the movie?
about the 4 friends who meet the beautiful woman, they become friends with her.
Later one get's romantic with her, and the others become jealous..
Push comes to shove, and they think they killed her..so they place her in her car and push it into the bog...
Only she isnt dead, and they watch her drown..
Then she comes back as a Vengeful spirit and she get's her revenge!!
Big name cast...although, I cant remember their names ;D
it's a great Ghost movie...
LOVE that movie!! Fred Astaire was in it, the girl was just beautiful. This one has to be on DVD somewhere.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on September 30, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
Speaking of Ghost Story...how about the movie?
about the 4 friends who meet the beautiful woman, they become friends with her.
Later one get's romantic with her, and the others become jealous..
Push comes to shove, and they think they killed her..so they place her in her car and push it into the bog...
Only she isnt dead, and they watch her drown..
Then she comes back as a Vengeful spirit and she get's her revenge!!
Big name cast...although, I cant remember their names ;D
it's a great Ghost movie...
Great movie, it was on DISH recently.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 05:12:48 PM
I want to see the remake too. But, I am more excited about DVD release! Don't, still
holds up today, still a GREAT tv movie!
Oh yeah.........no matter how good the re-make is, nothing will ever replace that creepy 70s vibe for me.
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:20:03 PM
Oh yeah.........no matter how good the re-make is, nothing will ever replace that creepy 70s vibe for me.
I wish a Toy company would have produced toys or action figures of the Creature.
Anyone ever seen "Burnt Offerings" (1976)?? Oliver Reed and Karen Black and their son rent a possessed house from Burgess Meredith for CHEAP. The catch?? The house is out to kill them, and Bette Davis is upstairs.
All star cast, all star horror!! The swimming pool scene and the living trees alone make it worth the watch!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 05:23:18 PM
I wish a Toy company would have produced toys or action figures of the Creature.
Maybe with the re-make and the release of the original on DVD somebody will get to this long overdue project?? If so, count me in!
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:32:48 PM
Maybe with the re-make and the release of the original on DVD somebody will get to this long overdue project?? If so, count me in!
That would be Awesome!
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:31:04 PM
Anyone ever seen "Burnt Offerings" (1976)?? Oliver Reed and Karen Black and their son rent a possessed house from Burgess Meredith for CHEAP. The catch?? The house is out to kill them, and Bette Davis is upstairs.
All star cast, all star horror!! The swimming pool scene and the living trees alone make it worth the watch!
Another Clas SICK!!!
O.P. beat me to the punch. The Night Stalker would be at the top of my list with Night Strangler being second. O.P. also noted that Robert Cobert's score had a lot to do with the overall feeling of both of those films. I always thought the biggest mistake the series made was not using Cobert for the music. It was like having a James Bond movie without the Bond theme (Never Say Never Again). Anyone who watched Dark Shadows already knew the tone of Cobert's music. The somewhat more jazzy score he did for both films worked perfectly. Here's a bit of trivia for you, the name Janos Skorzeny was used for the name of a big bad in another horror series series years later. Anyone know?
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 05:35:09 PM
O.P. beat me to the punch. The Night Stalker would be at the top of my list with Night Strangler being second. O.P. also noted that Robert Cobert's score had a lot to do with the overall feeling of both of those films. I always thought the biggest mistake the series made was not using Cobert for the music. It was like having a James Bond movie without the Bond theme (Never Say Never Again). Anyone who watched Dark Shadows already knew the tone of Cobert's music. The somewhat more jazzy score he did for both films worked perfectly. Here's a bit of trivia for you, the name Janos Skorzeny was used for the name of a big bad in another horror series series years later. Anyone know?
Werewolf an early Fox original series
Quote from: Opera Ghost on September 30, 2010, 05:36:45 PMWerewolf an early Fox original series
;D You are good, OG.
And just on a side note, both Ghost Story and Burnt Offerings had theatrical releases, they weren't just shown on TV.
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
;D You are good, OG.
And just on a side note, both Ghost Story and Burnt Offerings had theatrical releases, they weren't just shown on TV.
Hello?? Monsterkid! :)
Lovd Ghost Story--saw it in the theatre
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
;D You are good, OG.
And just on a side note, both Ghost Story and Burnt Offerings had theatrical releases, they weren't just shown on TV.
Oh, good catch John!! Well, we'll give a bit of leeway. If it was shown on TV in the 70s and creeped folks out, it's OK with me!! I actually wanted to include theatrical releases in the thread but was afraid it was too broad. But now that you opened the floodgates, let the water in!!
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
;D You are good, OG.
And just on a side note, both Ghost Story and Burnt Offerings had theatrical releases, they weren't just shown on TV.
Burnt Offerings was shown on television first, then theatrically released. Some may disagree
with that? There two Film books I own, where I have read the details of Burnt's release.
Also, at a Horror convention Karen Black as a guest for R. ZOMBIES:House of 1000 Corpses,
she solitified/ substantiated the info of Burnt and it's release.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 05:53:17 PM
Burnt Offerings was shown on television first, then theatrically released. Some may disagree
with that? There two Film books I own, where I have read the details of Burnt's release.
Also, at a Horror convention Karen Black as a guest for R. ZOMBIES:House of 1000 Corpses,
she solitified/ substantiated the info of Burnt and it's release.
Ahhhhhhhh........you can always get the inside scoop at the UMA!
Hey, how was Karen Black in person?? Sometimes you can tell they don't give a crap about the fans and are just out for a buck. Tell me Karen wasn't like that.
Quote from: Scatter on September 30, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
Ahhhhhhhh........you can always get the inside scoop at the UMA!
Hey, how was Karen Black in person?? Sometimes you can tell they don't give a crap about the fans and are just out for a buck. Tell me Karen wasn't like that.
She was extremely aprroachable, and very nice. She sighed alot of my stuff, and
was not money hungry.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 05:53:17 PMBurnt Offerings was shown on television first, then theatrically released. Some may disagree with that? There two Film books I own, where I have read the details of Burnt's release. Also, at a Horror convention Karen Black as a guest for R. ZOMBIES:House of 1000 Corpses,
she solitified/ substantiated the info of Burnt and it's release.
Well, you learn something new everyday. I saw it in the theater. Didn't even know about the earlier TV release. Biggest problem I had with it was thinking how similar the ending was to Night of Dark Shadows.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 06:00:19 PM
She was extremely aprroachable, and very nice. She sighed alot of my stuff, and
was not money hungry.
Nice to hear!! Linda Blair was the same way.
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 06:09:48 PM
Well, you learn something new everyday. I saw it in the theater. Didn't even know about the earlier TV release. Biggest problem I had with it was thinking how similar the ending was to Night of Dark Shadows.
That's your own fault. Who told you to see NODS first?? ;D
Two more TV movies that I think should be in, well, at least the top 20, are...
"Fear No Evil" which I already talked about in another thread. Supernatural thriller with Louis Jourdan as Dr. David Sorell. Very scary (and still not on DVD).
Another one that really scared me as a kid was...
Crowhaven Farm staring Hope Lang with John Carradine in a smaller role. Sadly, I don't remember this one too well. But I do remember it as one of the scariest made for TV movies of the 70's. From the IMDB: "A young couple inherits a farm. Hoping that the rural location might help to patch up their strained marriage, they move into it, only to be confronted by the supernatural forces that inhabit it." Mix in some witch trials and a scene where they put a board on poor Hope and start putting very large stones on it to crush her... And you have a fairly horrific moment, at least for me as a teen.
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 06:09:48 PM
Well, you learn something new everyday. I saw it in the theater. Didn't even know about the earlier TV release. Biggest problem I had with it was thinking how similar the ending was to Night of Dark Shadows.
Night of Dark Shadows sounds familiar?
I liked "Crowhaven" but didn't love it. Definitely worth the watch, no doubt about it, but I don't hanker for another viewing.
"Fear No Evil" is a new one.......just what I'm looking for! Thanks John!
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 30, 2010, 06:14:29 PM
Night of Dark Shadows sounds familiar?
It was the sequel to House of Dark Shadows. But no Barnabus this time. Picks up with Quentin Collins inheriting the Collins Estate (since pretty much everyone got killed in House). Most of the same actors from DS just playing different roles (just like they did on the series). Quentin, in a former life, had a relationship with Angelique... of course we know that never works out. The really cool news about this one is that they found all of the missing footage and they are trying to restore the original cut. The studio took out like 20 minutes of this before the theatrical release. But the footage has been found. So hopefully when this finally gets released we'll see the original cut as Curtis intended it to be shown.
Sadly, the missing seven or so minutes from House has yet to be found. Suposedly, a few prints were sent out to theaters before the studio cut it. But no one's been able to find a copy of the uncut version.
Quote from: FACTO2 on September 30, 2010, 06:33:41 PM
It was the sequel to House of Dark Shadows. But no Barnabus this time. Picks up with Quentin Collins inheriting the Collins Estate (since pretty much everyone got killed in House). Most of the same actors from DS just playing different roles (just like they did on the series). Quentin, in a former life, had a relationship with Angelique... of course we know that never works out. The really cool news about this one is that they found all of the missing footage and they are trying to restore the original cut. The studio took out like 20 minutes of this before the theatrical release. But the footage has been found. So hopefully when this finally gets released we'll see the original cut as Curtis intended it to be shown.
Sadly, the missing seven or so minutes from House has yet to be found. Suposedly, a few prints were sent out to theaters before the studio cut it. But no one's been able to find a copy of the uncut version.
Very cool news F2. Where did you hear about this? What are release plans?
Quote from: LundyAfterMidnight on September 30, 2010, 04:56:11 PM
Ghost Story, an early to mid '70's anthology series, hosted by Sebastian Cabot. It was later retitled Circle of Fear, w/out a host.
Just great, scary teleplays about ghosts & the supernatural that were quite effective. I think you can catch some episodes on Youtube. The writing was probably on the level of Night Gallery, give or take.
I remember those and LOVED em. Right around the same time I was reading D.C and Marvel Horror comics. Great stuff.
Quote from: Opera Ghost on September 30, 2010, 06:46:36 PMVery cool news F2. Where did you hear about this? What are release plans?
There was a dedicated website to the restoration of both films. Sadly, they ran out of money and the website closed. I don't even have the link anymore. One of the last announcements was finding the missing footage from Night. They thought they might have found the missing footage for House in Japan but it didn't pan out. Have not heard anything specific about release dates of either films on DVD. Both were released on Laser Disk but they were the same cut versions that came out on VHS. I'm hoping that the delay in a DVD release means they really are trying to get these films back to their original cuts. That would be very cool.
If you don't mind some Sci-Fi Cheese. I LOVED Killdozer. I wish they would come out with a legit version of this. I have it on plain DVD-R that was burned of TV.
I also have Crowhaven Farm and Satan's School for Girls. I enjoy any creepy witch/ghost/supernatural TV movie from that era.
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death
One of my favorite ghost movies from golden era of the 70's.
Ghosts, vampires, insanity, a great ending and a creepy vibe layered through out the movie that is downright unsettling.
You never quite know what is real and what is not.
edit: just realized you meant TV horror...that will be my next post
Never saw "Killdozer", but I know I'd like it.
And "Jessica" was a cool little flick. Very creepy.
Hey, O.G., I found this article...
http://www.darkshadowsonline.com/dso-news-restoration.html (http://www.darkshadowsonline.com/dso-news-restoration.html)
Of course since it's dated August 2000 one has to wonder what they've been doing for the last ten years. Or maybe they couldn't get the sound done. Or maybe they're waiting for the new movie to come out before releasing this.
- Dead of Night
A Dan Curtis trilogy. The first two episodes are weak, but the third one "Bobby" is frightening. I saw it when I was maybe 5 or 6 on a Saturday afternoon. I had nightmares for weeks. I saw again recently and it still held up.
Involves black magic, demons and terror.
Anything that remotely involves Rod Serling!
Having said that, when I think of "TV" and "horror" I just default to Twilight Zone....but because we are talking just horror here, I gotta leave that out.
Instead I go with Night Gallery...an episode in particular called "Pamela's Voice".
If that isn't a few minutes of creepy, made for tv story telling---I don't know what is!
I'm sure you all remember Dan Curtis' TRILOGY OF TERROR, especially the 3rd tale, " PREY ".
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 30, 2010, 07:13:14 PM
If you don't mind some Sci-Fi Cheese. I LOVED Killdozer. I wish they would come out with a legit version of this. I have it on plain DVD-R that was burned of TV
Big Clint Walker! Man, haven't seen that movie in 30 years!!
I might get some boo's for this one..."Scream of the Wolf" with Walker and Graves...
It starts out as a werewolf type of movie, then takes a giant twist, which some fans take offensive to.
I liked it...it was very creepy, and you were on the edge of yer seat, cause ya wanted to see the werewolf...
Then, BLAM!! what the heck...I know, Iknow...but it is still a good tv-movie.
Hey, I love SCREAM OF THE WOLF, too, Doc! And it was a Dan Curtis Production, also! Curtis was the man in the 70's! Also enjoyed MOON OF THE WOLF with David Janssen, although the werewolf make-up wasn't so great, it was still a good movie.
Quote from: Unknown Primate on September 30, 2010, 11:15:06 PM
Hey, I love SCREAM OF THE WOLF, too, Doc! And it was a Dan Curtis Production, also! Curtis was the man in the 70's! Also enjoyed MOON OF THE WOLF with David Janssen, although the werewolf make-up wasn't so great, it was still a good movie.
I have Moon of the Wolf on dvd...got it for a dollar some time back at Walmart, love that film..
I always thought the werewolf paid homage to The Wolfman...(he still wore shirt and pants)
Scatter...good thread...you got me where I cant stop posting movies I have seen and loved...is there a limit? ;D
Not sure if this movie was a TV movie or Theater, but "Grizzly" is an awesome killer bear movie, he stands at 15' and nothing stops this beast from killing...
Coolest part...was the Bear swiping the horse's head clean off....
Richard Jayekll (however you say his name) stars in it..
This is a must see movie!!....
NO LIMITS DOC!! I'm eating it up!! And the movies don't have to be MADE for TV, just stuff you saw on TV when you were a kid that made an impression on you.
Loved Night Gallery Jess..........for me, superior to TZ.
Haven't seen Grizzly in 30 years. Man I want to though!
Moon of The Wolf ROCKED!! But then I love David Janssen in anything.
Never saw Scream Of The Wolf. Another one for the list!
Trilogy Of Terror?? Man, that Zuni doll was AWESOME!
Anybody ever see "Whatever Happened To Aunt Alice" (1969). Geraldine Page plays a murderous matriarch who keeps killing her servants and burying them under newly planted pine trees in her yard to collect their money. Next victim?? The awesome Ruth Gordon. Will she make it out alive?? Tune in to find out!! A great thriller!!
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 30, 2010, 07:13:14 PM
If you don't mind some Sci-Fi Cheese. I LOVED Killdozer. I wish they would come out with a legit version of this. I have it on plain DVD-R that was burned of TV.
I also have Crowhaven Farm and Satan's School for Girls. I enjoy any creepy witch/ghost/supernatural TV movie from that era.
Ah!!!!! Killdozer!!!! Another Classick.
Dan Curtis is perhaps the king of television spook, bar none.
And I was going to mention Moon of the Wolf, good call!
Scream Pretty Peggy
Bad Ronald
Killer Bees
Haunts of the Very Rich
Where Have All the People Gone?
And quite a few disaster type movies.
- 'Salem's Lot
The best TV vampire movie. Make sure it's the 3 hour miniseries.
Man, that was frightening!
Quote from: Wicked Lester on October 01, 2010, 06:54:59 AM
Scream Pretty Peggy
Bad Ronald
Killer Bees
Haunts of the Very Rich
Where Have All the People Gone?
And quite a few disaster type movies.
Tsk tsk Jesse.........we need capsule reviews and your impressions. That's the fun of it!
LOVED Bad Ronald!!
Killer Bees was pretty good. Good death scene by Fonda. The others are new to me........which is awesome!!
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on October 01, 2010, 07:26:02 AM
- 'Salem's Lot
The best TV vampire movie. Make sure it's the 3 hour miniseries.
Man, that was frightening!
Agreed Herr Baron........definitely the best TV vampire flick EVER, and really one of the top ten vampire films ever made PERIOD, feature or TV.
Man, this thread is bringing back memories I thought I'd lost on an old ringpost! I watched MOON OF THE WOLF last night after posting about it, and that damn werewolf look wasn't bad at all - hell, it was refreshing to see, after all these big CGI wolves lately!
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 03:17:20 PM
Man, this thread is bringing back memories I thought I'd lost on an old ringpost! I watched MOON OF THE WOLF last night after posting about it, and that damn werewolf look wasn't bad at all - hell, it was refreshing to see, after all these big CGI wolves lately!
I'm with you Magilla.........
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 03:17:20 PM
Man, this thread is bringing back memories I thought I'd lost on an old ringpost! I watched MOON OF THE WOLF last night after posting about it, and that damn werewolf look wasn't bad at all - hell, it was refreshing to see, after all these big CGI wolves lately!
I LOVE that movie. I watch that a few times a month.
I would have to put The Night Stalker, Night Stangler, Dan Curtis Dracula and Dark Shadows TV show at the top of my list. When I used to watch DS on TV I was only 7yrs old and to me that stuff was scary! Used to have nightmares every night after watching that. I use to think the severed gypsy hand was in my closet.
Haunts of the VERY Rich.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068682/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068682/)
Scream, Pretty Peggy is an American television movie directed by Gordon Hessler. The teleplay was written by Arthur Hoffe and Jimmy Sangster. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast by ABC as a segment of its Movie of the Week series on November 24, 1973.
The title character is a college student and aspiring artist who works as a housekeeper in the mansion of mysterious recluse Mrs. Elliott and her oddball sculptor son Jeffrey. She becomes suspicious when George Thornton comes to the house looking for his missing daughter, who once worked in the position she now holds, and even more so when she learns Jeffrey's sister, whom she was led to believe was on an extended European vacation, actually is mentally dereanged and living in the apartment above the garage. Undaunted by warnings from her employer, Peggy is determined to befriend the girl, a decision that leads to a lot of mysterious doings and a Psycho-inspired climax.
Where Have All The People Gone? was a made for TV movie that was broadcast in 1974. It starred Peter Graves, Kathleen Quinlan, George O'Hanlon Jr., and Verna Bloom.
This movie speculates on what would happen if a massive solar flare erupted and anyone without a particular gene dies from a mutated virus.
[edit] Plot
On a camping trip in the mountains, a dad (Peter Graves) and his two teenage children are exploring a cave when the solar flare hits. After emerging, they soon find that everyone is dead, and there are only a few survivors left scattered across the country. Most, out of fear and survival, are out for themselves, but as they try to make their way home (where the mother had returned earlier from the camping trip), they find two people that need their help as well as a man who invites them to be neighbors.
They face dangers ranging from wild dogs, who seem to have been driven mad from the solar flare, to an armed gunman who steals their car. They rescue a woman (Verna Bloom), and later a young boy whose family was killed by two men who stole their car. Besides the physical journey, they struggle to overcome the emotional trauma of the events
Can't say I really remember alot of these well. I do know that if it was creepy/crime/disaster I did my best to stay up and watch them.
I'll post this link again. A fair amount of these are available on DVD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_Movie_of_the_Week (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_Movie_of_the_Week)
"Peggy" sounds cool......"Haunts" sounds kinda cheezy, but I like cheeze.
I'll throw one more into the mix (theatrical). Count Yorga, Vampire. Saw this one in a theater when I was about 14. Scared the hell out of me. There's just something about the almost documentary style of the film that just hits home. Even as an adult, it still gives me the wiggens.
Quote from: FACTO2 on October 01, 2010, 04:52:18 PM
I'll throw one more into the mix (theatrical). Count Yorga, Vampire. Saw this one in a theater when I was about 14. Scared the hell out of me. There's just something about the almost documentary style of the film that just hits home. Even as an adult, it still gives me the wiggens.
You know, as legendary as that flick is I still haven't seen it.
When Yorga peers into the van - whoaaaa! Very creepy!
Scatter, get Count Yorga on your Netflix queue man!
A favorite of mine. Quarrya makes a great Count and a menacing vampire. The Return is OK but still has some great scenes.
UP...that van scene was creepy. How about when he seduced/turned the woman from the van later in her room?
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 04:56:06 PMWhen Yorga peers into the van - whoaaaa! Very creepy!
You nailed it. Scariest moment in the movie. I remember being truly terrified. After repeated viewings, It works alot better on the big screen. But still, a very solid 70's vampire movie.
I'm Sold!!
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on October 01, 2010, 05:03:33 PMThe Return is OK but still has some great scenes.
Like the attack scene in the house. Even after all these years there's still something very disturbing about that scene.
"Zoltan, hound of Dracula" cant remember much, but I always liked this movie..that's the problem,nowadays...trying to remember movies from the past..when yer brain cells aren't working to well. ;D
"Snowbeast" Yeti monster attacks Ski resort, another fave of the Bigfoot movies I have seen, and it's been a long time, since I have watched this one. Have it on vhs somewhere...
"Salem's Lot" one of the best Vampire tv movies ever made, the main vampire is so freaky looking, scared the heck outta me when I was younger. one of my fave parts, is when (cant remember his name, but he also played in "Moon of the wolf" the girl victim's brother)
he was sitting in the rocker chair, rocking back and forth, and the camera close up showed those yellow eyes...creepy.
Haven't seen "Zoltan", but Salem's Lot is unrivaled and I LOVED SnowBeast.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 01, 2010, 06:54:29 PM
"Zoltan, hound of Dracula" cant remember much, but I always liked this movie..that's the problem,nowadays...trying to remember movies from the past..when yer brain cells aren't working to well. ;D
"Snowbeast" Yeti monster attacks Ski resort, another fave of the Bigfoot movies I have seen, and it's been a long time, since I have watched this one. Have it on vhs somewhere...
"Salem's Lot" one of the best Vampire tv movies ever made, the main vampire is so freaky looking, scared the heck outta me when I was younger. one of my fave parts, is when (cant remember his name, but he also played in "Moon of the wolf" the girl victim's brother)
he was sitting in the rocker chair, rocking back and forth, and the camera close up showed those yellow eyes...creepy.
Geoffery Lewis is the actor I was trying to remember... ;D
I've got Zoltan on DVD. It gets a bit tedious but still cool for a TV movie.
I had SnowBeast on one of those multi movie disks and stupidly sold it. DOH!
"The World Beyond" staring Granville Van Dusen, JoBeth Williams, and Barnard Hughes.
(http://superstrangevideo.com/prodGalImgs/mudb.jpg)
I happened to catch this when it aired back in 1978. I was 5 and it scared the crapola out of me. People trapped on an island being stalked by a mud monster. Had no idea what it was called and I tried to find it for years but nobody ever knew what I was talking about. When I finally found info about it online I was surprised to find a lot of people's stories were similar to mine - saw it as a kid, scared the crap out of them, looked for it for years but no one knew what they were talking about. LOL!
There is no official DVD or VHS tape of it, only one known version that was taped off the TV. I know of a site that lists it or you can try ebay
RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975)
I always thought this was a made-for-tv movie, but evidently it was a theatrical release. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara (Angelique!) Parker & the great R.G. Armstrong as the sheriff. I love this flick! Satanic cult relentlessly pursuing the two couples. Some real creepy sequences and sometimes very surreal. I highly recommend it. I hear there's gonna be a (sigh!) remake.
* Semi-Spoiler Alert *
A classic, downbeat ending.
How about "Devil's Rain" it had Satan worshipers and Ernest Borginine as the Devil...William Shatner also starred..
I cant remember too much, but the scene where the flesh is melting off in the rain...icky... ;D
Couldnt think of any other word than icky...
Not sure if this was a made for tv or other...just remember seeing it on tv.
I always liked the Devil's Rain,too.
It also has Eddie Albert and Tom Skeritt in it. And they say it's John Travolta's first role, but his part must be minor or his face is covered by a hood 'cuz every time I watch it I miss him somehow.
I have it on dvd.
Me and a friend had a band called Borg9 (named after Ernest). We played improvisational space rock, kind of sounded like the soundtrack to a science fiction or horror movie and we sampled some dialogue from the Devils Rain and mixed it into the music.
Speaking of ZOLTAN, there was another "evil canine" made-for-tv movie called DEVIL DOG: HOUND OF HELL from 1978 starring Richard Crenna.
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 10:18:35 PM
RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975)
I always thought this was a made-for-tv movie, but evidently it was a theatrical release. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara (Angelique!) Parker & the great R.G. Armstrong as the sheriff. I love this flick! Satanic cult relentlessly pursuing the two couples. Some real creepy sequences and sometimes very surreal. I highly recommend it. I hear there's gonna be a (sigh!) remake.
YEah--it's really only tangentially a horror movie--more of a road/chase action film, but it really holds up. with great car (and RV) stunt work.
There was a movie long ago I watched, and scared me as a kid...I think it was called "Something wicked this way comes"
I cant remember too much about the movie, but it seems like an evil carnival comes to town, or maybe I am thinking of two different movies.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 02, 2010, 02:10:02 PM
There was a movie long ago I watched, and scared me as a kid...I think it was called "Something wicked this way comes"
Adaptation of a Ray Bradbury novel. Haven't seen it since the original release, and thought it was OK--but I was a huge Bradbury fan back then, and would've though anything paled next to the book.
This is such a great thread! I am going to have to watch Moon of the Wolf again! Geoffery Lewis was in it and Salems Lot which I need to watch again! I recently watched Frogs and Food of the Gods! I know these are theatrical movies but are good 70's cheese. Also liked Squirm.
Quote from: The Creeper on October 02, 2010, 04:16:57 PM
This is such a great thread! I am going to have to watch Moon of the Wolf again! Geoffery Lewis was in it and Salems Lot which I need to watch again! I recently watched Frogs and Food of the Gods! I know these are theatrical movies but are good 70's cheese. Also liked Squirm.
I remember watching Squirm on a friends projector one night, first time I ever saw that movie, talk about a gross me out movie, for a long time I hated taking showers ;D
Frogs-I have that on dvd...it's not bad, it does have Sam Elliot in it, and he's cool.
The Other and The Dark Secret of Harvest Home were two that I really enjoyed back in the 70's. They certainly had a creepy vibe to them. I love the books they were based on, Tom Tyron was the author.
Mmm a very interesting thread. From your side of the great pond I think the Night Stalker and Trilogy of Terror are two of the top TV movies shown on English TV but I think Duel should be thrown into the mix. I always found this film a tense experience and a great idea. But don't forget some of the great British made for TV movies. BBC's version of Count Dracula for example was a fantastic movie, Frankenstein, True Story was another one. Both using Great British stage actors. Count Dracula, despite the cheesy special effects, was a spooky film and Louis Jordan made a great Count. One of my favourite scenes is where like the book, he scales the castle walls like a lizard. And of course don't forget BBC's The Woman In Black, probably the scariest made for TV movie ever.
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 10:18:35 PM
RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975)
I always thought this was a made-for-tv movie, but evidently it was a theatrical release. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara (Angelique!) Parker & the great R.G. Armstrong as the sheriff. I love this flick! Satanic cult relentlessly pursuing the two couples. Some real creepy sequences and sometimes very surreal. I highly recommend it. I hear there's gonna be a (sigh!) remake.
* Semi-Spoiler Alert *
A classic, downbeat ending.
Race with the Devil. That movie is still great!
Creepy too!
I agree with Spock about the Jourdan Count Dracula. It was one of the most faithful adaptations of the novel at the time. Jourdan was the perfect combination of menace and nobility. I watched it again last summer and alas, it did not hold up so well. Also, the Dan Curtis production of Dracula with Jack Palance was one of my favorites.
Gargoyles, BUG and Dark Night of the Scarecrow were a few TV movies that scared the sh!t outta me as a kid.
Quote from: RICKH on October 02, 2010, 09:31:37 PM
The Other and The Dark Secret of Harvest Home were two that I really enjoyed back in the 70's. They certainly had a creepy vibe to them. I love the books they were based on, Tom Tyron was the author.
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home...didn't that star, Bette Davis??...
if it's the one I am thinking of, very creepy movie..
Quote from: Minion on October 01, 2010, 09:17:13 PM
"The World Beyond" staring Granville Van Dusen, JoBeth Williams, and Barnard Hughes.
(http://superstrangevideo.com/prodGalImgs/mudb.jpg)
I happened to catch this when it aired back in 1978. I was 5 and it scared the crapola out of me. People trapped on an island being stalked by a mud monster. Had no idea what it was called and I tried to find it for years but nobody ever knew what I was talking about. When I finally found info about it online I was surprised to find a lot of people's stories were similar to mine - saw it as a kid, scared the crap out of them, looked for it for years but no one knew what they were talking about. LOL!
There is no official DVD or VHS tape of it, only one known version that was taped off the TV. I know of a site that lists it or you can try ebay
Gotta love the rarities..........thanks buddy!
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 01, 2010, 10:18:35 PM
RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975)
I always thought this was a made-for-tv movie, but evidently it was a theatrical release. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara (Angelique!) Parker & the great R.G. Armstrong as the sheriff. I love this flick! Satanic cult relentlessly pursuing the two couples. Some real creepy sequences and sometimes very surreal. I highly recommend it. I hear there's gonna be a (sigh!) remake.
* Semi-Spoiler Alert *
A classic, downbeat ending.
Just saw this again about a month ago after around 30 years..........still rocks!! That last scene still gets me. Keep 'em coming! I'm getting new titles all the time!
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home...didn't that star, Bette Davis??...
if it's the one I am thinking of, very creepy movie..
Yeah, that's the one. It had that rural horror element which always works for me since I live in the country.
"Day of the animals" I think that is what it was called, where the all animals went crazy from something to do with the ozone or sun?
I think Leslie Nielson played in it...anybody remember this movie?
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 04, 2010, 05:18:02 PM
"Day of the animals" I think that is what it was called, where the all animals went crazy from something to do with the ozone or sun?
I think Leslie Nielson played in it...anybody remember this movie?
YEAH!! That rings a bell!! Oh, I gotta look for that one too...........thanks Doc!
Quote from: Scatter on October 04, 2010, 05:34:39 PM
YEAH!! That rings a bell!! Oh, I gotta look for that one too...........thanks Doc!
no problem....
another film, I enjoyed(although the monster was a bit over the top) was "The Prophecy" Talia Shire played in the movie..
Husband and wife fly to Alaskan Town? to investigate problems due to a lumber mill? I think....
Not sure if this was a made for Tv movie or regular..
It has mutated bears as the monster...anyone else seen this movie?
Day of the Animals is OK. I got in a boxset cheap. Watched it twice and passed it on. Prophecy the same. Not bad for it's time. Along the same lines one of the dumbest movies of that era has got to be Night of the Lepus. Real bunnies jumping around and pushing plastic cars out of the way. Cool if you're 8 now...meh.
Quote from: Wicked Lester on October 04, 2010, 06:25:33 PM
Day of the Animals is OK. I got in a boxset cheap. Watched it twice and passed it on. Prophecy the same. Not bad for it's time. Along the same lines one of the dumbest movies of that era has got to be Night of the Lepus. Real bunnies jumping around and pushing plastic cars out of the way. Cool if you're 8 now...meh.
but, NOTL has Giant Chickens too ;D
I remember a ghost story that Disney did that I thought was good called A Child of Glass. I have mentioned it before hoping someone had it on dvd, but no one did. I hope they do make it on dvd. Does anyone else remember this movie? What I remember is that this family moves into a mansion and there is a ghost of a girl who was killed there and thrown in a well i believe. And she asks the boy to help her solve her death so she can rest.
"Sleeping lies the murdered lass, vainly cries the child of glass....
.. When the two shall be as one, the spirit's journey will be done."
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 07, 2010, 04:19:45 PM
"Sleeping lies the murdered lass, vainly cries the child of glass....
.. When the two shall be as one, the spirit's journey will be done."
Holy crap! Do you have it on dvd?
Quote from: The Creeper on October 07, 2010, 04:21:55 PM
Holy crap! Do you have it on dvd?
nope and I dont think it is on dvd...sorry.
nope, just got thru checking, and Child of Glass is not on dvd...
and speaking of this movie, reminded me of another film I saw and liked..
"The watcher in the woods" starring Bette Davis...
a strange scifi mystery thriller..
Somehow I managed to lose track of this thread, and what a trip down memory lane. I remember everyone of these except child of glass! Curtis was the king of Horror, suspense and thriller TV in the 70s
F2--thanks for the Dark Shadows link
Never seen The Watcher in the Woods, but will have to check it out now! Thanks Doc, I didn't think it was on dvd. I check some times and come up with nothing. I was hoping maybe you had a dvd-r of it, I would love to see it again.
Quote from: The Creeper on October 07, 2010, 04:55:40 PM
Never seen The Watcher in the Woods, but will have to check it out now! Thanks Doc, I didn't think it was on dvd. I check some times and come up with nothing. I was hoping maybe you had a dvd-r of it, I would love to see it again.
nope..sorry Creeper.
I did see that amazon had it on VHS, if ya wanted to go that route..
I seen a couple on Ebay for 71 dollars and 29.00!
Quote from: The Creeper on October 07, 2010, 06:18:22 PM
I seen a couple on Ebay for 71 dollars and 29.00!
UGH.........crazy numbers.
Quote from: Scatter on October 07, 2010, 06:20:37 PM
UGH.........crazy numbers.
I agree...a vhs 1978 movie that was good,but not spectacular for $71.00 or $29.00.... why??
DAUGHTER OF THE MIND (1969)
Ray Milland, Don Murray, Gene Tierney
This flick is more in the suspense/thriller genre, but when I first saw it at age 13, there were some absolutely chilling scenes. It really creeped me out at the time.
From the IMDB site:
A professor of cybernetics comes to believe that his dead daughter is communicating with him from the netherworld.
THE NORLISS TAPES (1973)
Roy Thinnes, Angie Dickinson
Another classic from none other than... DAN CURTIS!
Quote from: Unknown Primate on October 07, 2010, 09:47:21 PM
DAUGHTER OF THE MIND (1969)
Ray Milland, Don Murray, Gene Tierney
This flick is more in the suspense/thriller genre, but when I first saw it at age 13, there were some absolutely chilling scenes. It really creeped me out at the time.
From the IMDB site:
A professor of cybernetics comes to believe that his dead daughter is communicating with him from the netherworld.
oh yes...I seen that movie awhile back on FMC...I didnt like the end tho.
I totally agree, Doc! I wish it had been more of an actual horror film.
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on October 03, 2010, 10:13:31 AM
Gargoyles, BUG and Dark Night of the Scarecrow were a few TV movies that scared the sh!t outta me as a kid.
I just watched Gargoyles on VHS the other day. Still a great classic,too. I think
Bernie Cassie's portrayal as the main Gargoyle was incredible and creepy.
I watched Gargoyles last week, one of the better dvd finds this year for me.
Norliss Tapes....would have been a great series if it ever picked up, unfortunately...the pilot bombed..
really cant blame it tho, a blue vampire creature...kinda reminds me of those cheap Itallian blue faced zombie movies ;D
This movie was not a TV movie, but it still one of my faves "Phantoms" starring Peter O'Toole...
I love the Patsy Cline song that plays throughout the movie "Falling to pieces"...
Spooky show...kinda of an alien cthuhulu (I know I spelled it wrong) theme....
based on the book by Dean Koontz..
Yeah Phantoms was pretty cool.
I caught most of Who Ever Slew Auntite Roo last night on a local cable station. Been wanting to see this one for many years.It wasn't that good and IMO wasn't much more than an older kids flick.
what's the name of that movie with Bette Davis in it, she's crazy as a loon..I think she lives with her sister..
I just remember bits and pieces of it, it seems like Bette Davis kills a couple of people in it...I also remember a dead rat being served on the dinner plate..
any idea??
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 19, 2010, 12:40:24 AMwhat's the name of that movie with Bette Davis in it, she's crazy as a loon..I think she lives with her sister.. I just remember bits and pieces of it, it seems like Bette Davis kills a couple of people in it...I also remember a dead rat being served on the dinner plate.. any idea??
Easy one. "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" with Joan (no wire hangers) Crawford playing the sister.
Last night, I checked out "ABC Movie Of The Week" on YouTube. Man, it really brought back some memories just seeing the titles and hearing the opening theme. I mentioned SOMETHING EVIL, with Darren McGavin & directed by Spielberg, earlier in the thread, and lo & behold, it's on YouTube! Plan to watch it tonight - hope it's as creepy as I remember!
Speaking of Bette Davis, just hearing her voice used to scare me! After seeing HUSH, HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE, THE NANNY & WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE as a pre-teen, Bette Davis haunted my nightmares more than a few times - awesome actress!
Every film mentioned on this thread is well worth seeking out, and as a long time fan of obscure horror cinema, I've seen 'em all. "The World Beyond" was the hardest to eventually track down. It took me years just to discover the title of the "mud monster" movie I'd seen as a kid.
Recently, I watched 3 made-for-TV 1970s films worth a mention, one in particular stands out.
That film was "When Michael Calls" (1972) a really creepy film staring an impossibly young Michael Douglas and Ben Gazzara. The main character keeps getting calls from a child who has been dead for 10 years that go something like this, "Auntie Helen, come get me. I'm lost. It's dark and I'm scared. Please, Auntie Helen." Then people around her start dying in strange ways. Is the caller a ghost from the grave or someone else?
Another I watched was "Daughters of Satan" (1972) with Tom Selleck who buys a vintage painting with three witches been burned at the stake, one of which looks exactly like his wife. Then I also watched "TheDevil Within Her"/ AKA "Sharon's Baby" (1975) with Joan Collins, Ralph Bates, Donald Pleasence and Caroline Munro, which is an "Omen"/ devil baby type of picture that gets a little silly at times.
Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on October 19, 2010, 05:14:24 PM
That film was "When Michael Calls" (1972) a really creepy film staring an impossibly young Michael Douglas and Ben Gazzara. The main character keeps getting calls from a child who has been dead for 10 years that go something like this, "Auntie Helen, come get me. I'm lost. It's dark and I'm scared. Please, Auntie Helen." Then people around her start dying in strange ways. Is the caller a ghost from the grave or someone else?
Loved this film. I even remember the TV trailer for it, and the voiceover.
Man, when that kid on the phone screams and says, "Auntie Helen, I'm dead aren't I?," I just about turned on all the lights and put in a Disney flick. Shivers!
Thanks Facto2....I knew someone would remember...
speaking of" When Michael Calls" (1972) , this is going to be on next week on FMC(fox movie channel)
Tuesday October 26th at 5pm central..
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 19, 2010, 05:45:32 PM
Thanks Facto2....I knew someone would remember...
speaking of" When Michael Calls" (1972) , this is going to be on next week on FMC(fox movie channel)
Tuesday October 26th at 5pm central..
Thanks Doc!
Quote from: Opera Ghost on October 19, 2010, 05:48:33 PM
Thanks Doc!
not a problem, if it wasnt for the UMA..I would be alone in my horror world..
Family and friends are not Horror lovers, so it feels good to talk to others who feel the same as I do. ;D
Mother isnt a fan, but she watches some of the old classics, as long as they arent too scary(mainly Mysteries) :D
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 19, 2010, 05:55:16 PM
not a problem, if it wasnt for the UMA..I would be alone in my horror world..
Family and friends are not Horror lovers, so it feels good to talk to others who feel the same as I do. ;D
/...I am lucky, mine is akin to the Addams Family
I remember the movie "When Michael Calls" was pretty creepy. These movies must have really had an impact on many of us if we can at least remember a "weird feeling" from a movie we haven't seen in at least 30+ years.
There is another movie I would love to find called "A Little Game"
A Little Game is a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week that was first broadcast on October 30, 1971, starring Christopher Shea as a young boy who will anything to get what he wants. He is responsible for the deaths of fellow students at the military academy he attends, yet his mother (Diane Baker) refuses to believe that he is guilty of anything. His stepfather (Ed Nelson) begins to wonder if the boy wants to get rid of him.
I think that ABC should really consider releasing box sets of these lost gems. Prob not gonna happen but hey, we can dream right?
Quote from: Wicked Lester on October 19, 2010, 06:36:40 PM
I remember the movie "When Michael Calls" was pretty creepy. These movies must have really had an impact on many of us if we can at least remember a "weird feeling" from a movie we haven't seen in at least 30+ years.
There is another movie I would love to find called "A Little Game"
A Little Game is a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week that was first broadcast on October 30, 1971, starring Christopher Shea as a young boy who will anything to get what he wants. He is responsible for the deaths of fellow students at the military academy he attends, yet his mother (Diane Baker) refuses to believe that he is guilty of anything. His stepfather (Ed Nelson) begins to wonder if the boy wants to get rid of him.
I think that ABC should really consider releasing box sets of these lost gems. Prob not gonna happen but hey, we can dream right?
I believe that you meant Disney should...
An episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour titled "An Unlocked Window" 1965.
The pilot film for Rod Serling's NIGHT GALLERY called "The Cemetary"
Quote from: Opera Ghost on October 19, 2010, 06:41:22 PM
I believe that you meant Disney should...
Yea,ok,that works. Creepy 70's TV movies interspersed with Halloween episodes of Hannah Montana.
AAAAAAHHHHHHH!
I thought that Vampire which aired on ABC in 1979 had some scary moments and was a good vampire flick. It starred Richard Lynch as the vampire, Anton Voytek who is raised to life when a church is built over his tomb. Jason Miller played the architect of the new church who is the target of Voytek's revenge. E. G. Marshall played a cop who, I believe, had encountered Voytek in the past.
here's another film I saw not too long ago, and the name escapes me again..
It was about a family who moved into a new house that was cursed by a witch, who I believed drowned in the lake near the home.
it was made in the late 70s or early 80s...it was a pretty good movie..
any idea what I am talking about? anyone else seen it?
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 19, 2010, 12:40:24 AM
what's the name of that movie with Bette Davis in it, she's crazy as a loon..I think she lives with her sister..
I just remember bits and pieces of it, it seems like Bette Davis kills a couple of people in it...I also remember a dead rat being served on the dinner plate..
any idea??
Dude, one of my ALL time favorite flicks........."Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?".
yeh, it's pretty creepy..or should I say Bette Davis is pretty creepy. :D
any idea on the other one?
Quote from: radrad on October 19, 2010, 07:07:42 PM
An episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour titled "An Unlocked Window" 1965.
Man! That was a creepy, creepy episode!
Not a made for TV movie...just finished watching "Dead Silence" creepy ventriloquist dolls, reminded me of Wicked Lester >:D
cool movie, if ya havent watched it, do so... it's better than "Magic" which played or is playing on AMC Fear Fest...
Dead Silence is a good movie. Just got a copy of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and am going to watch it for the first time tonight! I can't wait!
Quote from: The Creeper on October 25, 2010, 04:24:11 PM
Dead Silence is a good movie. Just got a copy of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and am going to watch it for the first time tonight! I can't wait!
I'm thinking you will like it. I have it saved on my laptop. Cool creepy for it's time.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 25, 2010, 04:14:23 PM
Not a made for TV movie...just finished watching "Dead Silence" creepy ventriloquist dolls, reminded me of Wicked Lester >:D
cool movie, if ya havent watched it, do so... it's better than "Magic" which played or is playing on AMC Fear Fest...
I agree and you are right. IMO,this blows "Magic" outta the water. A little lengthy but it delivers in a bit of creep factor. Every 10 Y.O NEEDS to see this and then get a ventriloquist dummy for a present. >:D
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 25, 2010, 04:14:23 PM
Not a made for TV movie...just finished watching "Dead Silence" creepy ventriloquist dolls, reminded me of Wicked Lester >:D
cool movie, if ya havent watched it, do so... it's better than "Magic" which played or is playing on AMC Fear Fest...
That sounds familiar Doc, but it's hard to tell for sure until I see some screenshots. There have been SO MANY possessed ventriloquist doll movies.
here's a couple, Scatter...
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs40/f/2009/008/a/4/The_Legend_of_Mary_Shaw_by_BurntBunny.jpg)
THE SECOND ONE IS MARY SHAW
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/328/2/3/Mary_Shaw_by_Nomad_11.jpg)
Mary Shaw was OK........not great but worth a watch.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 19, 2010, 10:35:35 PM
here's another film I saw not too long ago, and the name escapes me again..
It was about a family who moved into a new house that was cursed by a witch, who I believed drowned in the lake near the home.
it was made in the late 70s or early 80s...it was a pretty good movie..
any idea what I am talking about? anyone else seen it?
does anyone know this movie?
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on October 29, 2010, 10:11:52 PM
does anyone know this movie?
Doc, it sounds like "Superstition" from 1982.
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2810970393/
alright, I'll have to look it up, the link wont load for me.. thanks G ;D
Satan's Triangle starring Kim Novak. I believe it's from 1975. The ending is one of the scariest things I've ever seen.
Quote from: Wolfman on November 02, 2010, 10:42:47 PM
Satan's Triangle starring Kim Novak. I believe it's from 1975. The ending is one of the scariest things I've ever seen.
Ahh......Kim Novak--loved her in Bell, Book and Candle!
Just watched SOMETHING EVIL ('72) on YouTube. Directed by Steven Spielberg & starring Sandy Dennis, Darren McGavin, Ralph Bellamy & Johnny Whittaker.
Of course, it wasn't as scary as when I first saw it on TV, but it was still cool to watch it again. Gonna watch KILLDOZER ('74) tonight or tomorrow, also on YouTube.
Here's the trailer for SOMETHING EVIL:
Something Evil trailer (1972 Spielberg TVM) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc3xO4JFl20#)
I'd call this a thriller. "Duel" with Dennis Weaver hounded by the crazy big rig driver, a classic!
Quote from: jimm on January 06, 2013, 11:32:19 PM
I'd call this a thriller. "Duel" with Dennis Weaver hounded by the crazy big rig driver, a classic!
Duel. A fantastic film. Very creepy and suspenseful.
"Duel" is an absolute CLASSIC!! Stephen Spielberg's first film too!
While not a classic, Netflix has The Spell from a tv movie from 1978 available for instant streaming.
Killdozer rocks!!!
Quote from: RedKing on January 09, 2013, 09:26:19 PM
Killdozer rocks!!!
Yea
I have a crappy DVD-R version I've watched at least once a year the last 5. Wish more of those ABC movie of the night thrillers were available legit.
I would be all over a legit DVD of Killdozer!!
Quote from: RedKing on January 11, 2013, 09:05:27 PM
I would be all over a legit DVD of Killdozer!!
It's too $ for me now but go for it. I'll wait til it drops to $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Killdozer-Clint-Walker/dp/B008A1TUW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357962099&sr=8-1&keywords=killdozer+dvd (http://www.amazon.com/Killdozer-Clint-Walker/dp/B008A1TUW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357962099&sr=8-1&keywords=killdozer+dvd)
Man, I've got alot of classic films to add to Netflix after looking at this thread.
I missed alot of those when I was younger.
shoot, I have to edit this because I thought I was in the movie section, not TV! ;D
I agree The Duel was awesome!
Grizzly scared the pants off me when I was a kid (I was living in the mountains so ...you know), but I didn't find it scary as an adult. You have no idea how many times I was tromping through the woods as a kid and would hear grunting moving things in the nearby brushes that would send me into a terrified panic after that. 'course we really only had black bears there, but still...
Salems Lot was great. I couldn't believe they aired such horrifying stuff on TV at the time. When that creepy bald nosferatu was in the kitchen, that was my favorite scene. What a great introduction into the vampire world (with Kolchack) as a child. Not so nowadays. :(
And I loved Gargoyles, although I wasn't scared of them, I actually LOVED them. Hey, there's nothing wrong with a little cross-species pollination. ;)
Duel A sadistic truck driver tormenting a motorist on his way to a job.
Great film.